Ingredients

  • 1 cup nondairy milk such as almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup rolled oats (not quick or instant)
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease or line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or use a 6-cup tin for big breakfast muffins!
  • In a measuring cup, combine the nondairy milk and vinegar. Set aside to "curdle." (This will act like buttermilk in the batter.)
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the flaxseed and water together until thickened. Add the nondairy milk mixture, the maple syrup and the applesauce and stir to combine.
  • Add the oats, flour, baking powder and baking soda and mix until just combined. The batter will be lumpy.
  • Fold in the nuts and raisins (or, if you prefer, omit the raisins and add 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips). Divide batter among muffin cups until each is about 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.