Best Ever Vegan Apple Muffins

These impressive bakery-style Vegan Apple Muffins are loaded with chopped apples and cinnamon, topped with a sweet crumble topping, and decorated with vanilla icing.

If you love this apple muffin recipe, you’ll enjoy these Vegan Pumpkin Muffins, Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins, Vegan Banana Muffins, and Vegan Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins as well!

close up on a vegan apple muffin with a bite taken out of it.

These bakery-style vegan apple muffins are no ordinary muffins. They’re more like a mix between my Vegan Apple Crumble and Apple Fritter Bread!

The muffin batter is loaded with chopped apples and cinnamon, then topped with a sweet brown sugar crumble. Bake until tall and fluffy and finish them with a drizzle of the easy vanilla glaze! With sweet and comforting flavors in each bite, these apple cinnamon muffins are the best and most decadent fall breakfast or dessert.

What I love about these apple muffins

The tender, moist texture – These are the softest, most tender muffins. You won’t be able to stop at just one!
Plenty of apples throughout and the crumb topping – The crumb topping takes these muffins to the next level! And there are fresh apple pieces in every bite.
Surprisingly easy and quick to make – The muffins are easy to make in 1 bowl and the crumble/icing mix up super quick with minimal ingredients. They might look fancy but they couldn’t be easier to make!

overhead view of vegan apple muffins topped with white vanilla icing.

How to make vegan apple muffins

Make the flax eggs by stirring the ground flaxseeds and water together in a small bowl. Set aside to thicken.

Whisk the flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour the melted vegan butter, oat milk, vanilla, and flax eggs into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.

Do not overmix the muffin batter! The more you work the batter, the more dense the muffins will be. Only stir the wet and dry mixtures together until all of the dry flour is incorporated.

whisking the dry ingredients for vegan apple muffins together in a glass bowl.

using a wooden spoon to stir vegan apple muffin batter in a glass bowl.

Next, use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to fold the chopped apples into the batter.

using a wooden spoon to stir chopped apples into vegan apple muffin batter in a glass bowl.

Fill the muffin liners with the prepared batter. Sprinkle the crumb topping on top of each muffin.

Bake the apple muffins first at 425ºF for 5 minutes, then at 350ºF for 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Baking tip: Baking the muffins first at a high temperature for a short amount of time yields taller, more bountiful muffins!

unbaked vegan apple muffin batter in a muffin tin.

vegan apple muffins topped with a crumble topping in a muffin tin.

Meanwhile, make the icing by whisking the powdered sugar, vanilla, and non-dairy milk in a bowl until smooth.

Drizzle the vanilla icing over the warm or cooled muffins. Enjoy!

baked vegan apple muffins in a muffin tin.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of apples are best for baking?

I recommend using any kind of firm and tart apple, like granny smith apples. They hold their shape well but still soften nicely when baked. And if you don’t want to use granny smith apples, feel free to use any of these six kinds of baking apples recommended by Bon Appetit. I often use honeycrisp for baking.

Can these be made gluten free?

I haven’t tested it but replacing the all purpose flour with a quality gluten free flour mix (in the batter and crumble topping) should work well.

How do you store apple muffins?

Transfer the muffins to an airtight container, then store them on the kitchen counter for 2 to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Can you freeze them?

Yes, vegan apple muffins freeze well! Keep them in a sealed freezer-safe container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

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