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    Home » Muffins and Cupcakes

    Simple Vegan Lemon Blueberry Muffins

    Published: Apr 2, 2022 · Modified: Apr 5, 2024 by Louise-Claire Cayzer · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 5 Comments

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    Everyone loves a good blueberry muffin, so when you make these Simple Vegan Lemon Blueberry Muffins, everyone will love you! They're full of yummy blueberries, but also have a lovely lemon tang and despite being made with no eggs, are super fluffy and wonderful to eat for breakfast or a snack!

    A stack of lemon blueberry muffins. this recipe

    These simple muffins are so easy to make, and would be a perfect introduction to baking for your kiddos. Measuring, pouring and mixing are all fun, especially when there are muffins to eat at the end! And as this recipe is eggless, and dairy free it's safe to lick the bowl as well as being safe for many allergies. And once you've made these muffins you might want to try out other variations such as my yummy Vegan Raspberry Muffins or even Easy Savoury Vegan Spinach Muffins! If you were feeling extra fancy, you could hollow these muffins out and fill them with vegan lemon curd and maybe top with Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting with a few extra blueberries on top!

    🍋Key Ingredients

    1. Blueberries I used fresh blueberries, but frozen work just as well.
    2. Lemon the zest of the whole lemon and some of the juice of lemon are used in these muffins to make them extra tangy and delicious.
    3. Plain Flour (All-purpose flour) I use ordinary wheat flour in these, however, you can also try these with spelt or wholemeal flour. If you choose to use gluten free flour you might need to add some extra liquid.
    4. Baking Powder (Baking Soda) Just 2 teaspoons is enough for a lovely lift. The added acidity of the lemon juice creates extra 'oomph' for a great fluffy texture.
    5. Ground Flaxseed (Ground Linseed) to make a Flaxseed 'Egg' these light and fluffy muffins are held together with simple linseed (aka flaxseed) egg replacement. I find this the simplest wholefood egg replacer (and the cheapest!). All you do is use ground linseed mixed with water and use that in place of eggs.(if you want the full low-down on the best egg replacements for different recipes, head over to our handy guide. Vegan Egg: The Best Plant Based Egg Substitutes)
    6. Plant Milk: I prefer using oat milk, however soya milk or any other plain non-dairy milk will work.
    Vegan lemon blueberry muffins in a muffin tin with a hand reaching in to pick one up.

    👩‍🍳 How-to

    For the quantities and exact ingredients for how to make these yummy vegan blueberry muffins, head to the recipe card below. These how-to steps are here for a visual guide. #

    Image showing Mix together the flaxseed and water and leave to create a 'gel'.
    A bowl with all the dry ingredients for the muffins in it.
    1. Mix together the flaxseed and water and leave to create a 'gel'.It takes 5-10 minutes to activate and be ready to use. In the meantime, get on with everything else!

    2. In a large bowl, add all the dry ingredients together.

    Zest the lemon and add the zest to the dry ingredients.
    Add the lemon juice to the dry ingredients.

    3.Zest the lemon and add the zest to the dry ingredients.

    4. Add the oil and lemon juice to the dry ingredients.

    Gently fold in the plant milk until you have a lumpy batter.
    Add the dusted blueberries to the muffin batter. Gently mix.

    5. Gently fold in the linseed mixture and plant milk until you have a lumpy batter.

    6. Dust the blueberries with flour to prevent them dropping to the bottom of the muffins. Add the dusted blueberries to the muffin batter. Gently mix.

    Distribute the batter into the muffin cases.
    Optional: Add extra blueberry on top og each muffin and bake!.

    7. Scoop the muffin batter into lined muffin tin. I use two spoons to do this, or you could use an icecream scoop.

    8. Optional: Add an extra blueberry on top of the muffin and a little granulated sugar for a pretty crunchy top.

    🍓Variations and Substitutions

    This simple vegan muffin recipe can be switched up according to your own tastes:

    1. Strawberries, blueberries, apple chunks with cinnamon. All taste delicious.
    2. Nuts or Seeds- up to 50g of chopped nuts can be added. Or why not try some pumpkin seeds.
    3. Gluten Free- use your favourite gluten free flour. This recipe might need a little extra moisture if using GF flour.

    ❓FAQ

    Can I just make these as Vegan Blueberry Muffins?

    Yes, just leave out the lemon zest to make these into a simple blueberry muffin.

    Are these muffins egg and dairy free?

    Yes this muffin recipe is totally vegan and is completely free from eggs and dairy.

    How long do the muffins keep for?

    Store leftover muffins for up to 5 days in a cool place in an airtight container. You can also freeze the muffins for up to 3 months. They do taste best freshly made, however!!

    Can I use gluten-free flour with these muffins?

    Yes you can use gluten-free flour. They might be a little more crumbly and they might need a little extra moisture added to the mixture.

    Can I use other fruits with this recipe?

    Absolutely, try any berry such as raspberry or strawberry. You could even add chunks of plum, apple, or pear.

    Can I make this just a vegan Lemon Muffin Recipe

    Absolutely! Just leave out the blueberries! You could add some poppyseeds, nuts or chocolate if you want. Or just leave as a lovely plain lemon muffin!

    A stack of vegan lemon blueberry muffins.

    🧁Similar Recipes

    If you have loved making these Vegan Lemon and Blueberry Muffins, be sure to check out some of my other similar recipes!

    1. Chocolate Vegan Zucchini Muffins
    2. Vegan Apple & Blackberry Cake
    3. Vegan Lemon & Blood Orange Upside Down Cake

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    Love & Vegan Yummies, Louise xx (P.S. Follow me on Insta and Tik Tok!)

    📖 Recipe

    A tray of lemon blueberry muffins with a hand reaching in to pick one up.

    Vegan Lemon Blueberry Muffins

    Louise-Claire Cayzer
    Zesty and fruity, fluffy and light! What more do you need in a blueberry muffin. This eggless recipe is perfect for vegans and non vegans too.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American, british, European
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories 226 kcal

    Equipment

    • Muffin Tin
    • Muffin cases
    • Cooling rack
    • Mixing Bowl

    Ingredients Note:

    For accuracy, I measure all ingredients in metric as standard, then convert and test the recipe for American cup measurements etc.

    (Heads up Aussie and UK readers- your measurements in cups are sometimes different, so please use metric or check you have the correct cup and spoon type!!)

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup (1 cups) fresh or frozen blueberries
    • 1 lemon (zested)
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about half the juice of the lemon.)
    • 100 ml (0.42 cups) vegetable oil (sunflower or rapeseed work well)
    • 250 g (1¼ cups) sugar
    • 2 tablespoon milled linseed/flaxseed (mixed with 6 tablespoon water)
    • 400 g (3 cups) plain (all purpose) flour (can also use spelt or wholemeal flour)
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 teaspoon (½ cup) vanilla
    • 250 ml (1 ⅛ cups) vegan milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4, and place muffin cases in the muffin tin.
    • In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, and baking powder. Stir in the sugar.
      400 g plain (all purpose) flour, 2 teaspoon baking powder, 250 g sugar
    • Into the flour mixture, add the oil.
      100 ml vegetable oil, 2 teaspoon vanilla
    • Then add the milled linseed mixed with water. Add the vanilla and gently mix.
      2 tablespoon milled linseed/flaxseed
    • Zest the lemon with a fine grater (don't use the white bits) and add to the mixture.
      1 lemon
    • Add in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
      1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • Bit by bit, add the vegan milk, and the flour mix, into the sugar, oil and linseed. Mixing as you go.
      250 ml vegan milk
    • Toss the blueberries in a little bit of flour then add them to the mixture and gently combine.
      1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
    • Put the muffin batter into waiting muffin cases. You can use two spoons or an icecream scoop to do this. Optional: Add a few extra blueberries on top of the muffins.
    • Bake for 20 mins or until a skewer comes out clean.
    • Leave the muffins to cool for around 20 minutes in the tins, then transfer to a cooling rack.
    • Keep the muffins in the fridge if they won’t be eaten within a couple of days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Heather Johnson says

      April 04, 2022 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      very good! i love lemon & blueberry together - and these hit the spot!

      Reply
    2. Helen says

      April 04, 2022 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      I love a fruity muffin! What a great vegan recipe.

      Reply
    3. Juliane says

      April 04, 2022 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      Totally in love with this! Can't wait to give this a try

      Reply
    4. Emily Flint says

      April 04, 2022 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      Gotta love a good blueberry muffin. My vegan friend was visiting and we were so happy to find this recipe! I sent her home with the recipe!

      Reply
    5. Toni says

      April 04, 2022 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      These muffins quickly disappeared at my house! It is delicious and I love that it is so easy to make!

      Reply

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