Vegetarian Spiced Apple and Pecan Muffins Recipe

Autumn is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with these delicious and comforting Vegetarian Spiced Apple and Pecan Muffins? These muffins are packed with warm spices, sweet apple chunks, and crunchy pecans, making them the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack. Plus, they’re entirely vegetarian!

Why You’ll Love These Muffins:

• Flavorful: The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger creates a cozy and inviting aroma and taste.
• Easy to Make: This recipe is straightforward and requires minimal effort.
• Perfect for Fall: The apple and pecan flavors are synonymous with the autumn season.
• Vegetarian-Friendly: Enjoy a delicious baked good without any meat products.

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Gently fold in the diced apple and chopped pecans.
6. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips and Variations:

• Add a streusel topping for extra sweetness and crunch.
• Substitute walnuts for pecans.
• Use apple pie spice instead of individual spices.
• For vegan muffins, use a flax egg replacer.

Enjoy your delicious Vegetarian Spiced Apple and Pecan Muffins! They’re the perfect way to welcome the fall season and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:
All-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, salt, milk (or plant-based milk), vegetable oil, large egg, vanilla extract, medium apple, peeled and diced, chopped pecans

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