Vegan Orange Vanilla Muffins
These vegan orange vanilla muffins are fluffy, citrusy, and inspired by the color and era of the moment. Bake a batch to share with your besties!
Like any good Swiftie, I’m counting down the minutes (!!) till Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl drops. Until then, I’m getting ready for my Orange Era the best way I know how—in the kitchen!
As a native Floridian, I drank a lot of orange juice growing up. It’s still one of my favorite drinks and I love finding new ways to work its bright flavor and gorgeous color into recipes. These easy vegan orange vanilla muffins are my latest obsession. Bright, fluffy, and lightly sweet, they are a mood-boosting treat perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert! I know I’ll have a batch of these ready to enjoy while streaming Showgirl on repeat, taking in every brilliant melody and lyric.
Why You’ll Love These Vegan Orange Muffins 🧡
- Mood-boosting: There’s something so uplifting about orange—both the color and the fruit. These muffins are perfectly fluffy and full of bright citrusy flavor to lift your mood.
- Super simple: This dairy-free muffin recipe is so easy it will be ready before you know it!
- Fun treat for your Swiftie friends: These little bites of happiness are just the thing to share with your besties as you obsess over all things Showgirl.
Ingredients for this Recipe 🛒
- All-purpose flour: Provides structure and a soft crumb. Substitute with a gluten-free 1 to 1 blend if needed.
- Organic cane sugar: Adds sweetness and texture to balance the citrus flavor. Coconut sugar will also work, but will add a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
- Baking powder: Gives fluffiness and lift.
- Baking soda: Boosts the rise by working with the acidity in the orange juice.
- Pulp-free orange juice: I used store-bought. Enhances every bite with bright citrus flavor and natural moisture.
- Vanilla extract: Adds aroma, warmth, and depth.
- Kosher salt: Just a pinch enhances the sweetness and flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Vegan Orange Muffins (Step by Step) 🥄
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place liners in a muffin pan.
Step 2: To a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine the orange juice and vanilla extract.
Step 4: Pour the liquid ingredients into the bowl of the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
Step 5: Spoon the mixture into the muffin liners, filling them just above halfway.
Step 6: Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins rest in the tray on a cooling rack for at least 10 minutes, then remove them from the tray and let them continue to cool on the rack until they reach a comfortable eating temperature. Enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations 🔄
- Gluten-free: Swap out the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free substitute, like King Arthur Baking Company’s Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour.
- Add-ins: For variety and texture, try adding dried cranberries or chocolate chips.
Equipment 🥣
- Muffin pan and liners
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large bowl and medium bowl
- Spoon
- Cooling rack
How to Store and Freeze Vegan Orange Muffins ❄️
- Store vegan orange muffins in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 days, then transfer the container to the fridge for up to 3 more days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
Pro Tip for the Best Vegan Orange Muffins ✨
To keep the muffins fluffy, don’t overmix! Stir until the ingredients are just combined, then transfer the batter immediately into the muffin liners.
FAQ ❓
Yes! Substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, like King Arthur Baking Company’s Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour. You’ll have all the fluffiness and flavor, minus the gluten.
Store cooled muffins in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Yes! Just lower the baking time to about 10 to 12 minutes.
Vegan Orange Vanilla Muffins
Equipment
- muffin pan and liners
- measuring cups and spoons
- large bowl and medium bowl
- spoon
- cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup organic cane sugar
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1¼ cups pulp-free orange juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place liners in a muffin pan.
- To a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.
- In a medium bowl, combine the orange juice and vanilla extract.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the bowl of the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the muffin liners, filling them just above halfway.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins rest in the tray on a cooling rack for at least 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove them from the tray and allow them to continue to cool on the rack until they are a comfortable temperature to eat. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store vegan orange muffins in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 days, then transfer the container to the fridge for up to 3 more days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
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