vegan and gluten-free apple pie cream cheese dream muffins
if you’re a fan of apple pie and love a good muffin, these vegan and gluten-free apple pie cream cheese dream muffins are about to become your new obsession!!
the texture is out of this world—moist, tender, and filled with juicy, sautéed apples that bring all the cozy flavors of apple pie right into a portable, muffin-sized treat.
and the best part? they’re completely vegan and gluten-free, but you’d never know it.
these muffins are so soft and flavorful that even those who usually are skeptical at the idea of gluten-free or vegan baked goods will be reaching for seconds!
each bite is a perfect balance of sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and a rich, creamy center of dairy-free cream cheese.
they truly taste like mini apple pies, wrapped up in a delicious muffin that’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.
making these muffins is super simple.
you’ll start by sautéing diced apples in a little coconut or avocado oil, with a touch of maple syrup and cinnamon.
this step brings out the natural sweetness of the apples and infuses them with warm, spiced goodness.
then, you’ll mix up a batter with gluten-free oat flour, almond flour, and a few other wholesome ingredients.
the sautéed apples get folded right into the batter, adding little pockets of caramelized fruit in every bite.
the cream cheese filling is equally easy to make—just blend up some dairy-free cream cheese with arrowroot powder and a bit of sweetener until it’s smooth and creamy.
once your batter is ready, you’ll fill muffin cups, add a dollop of the cream cheese filling, and top with more batter.
pop them in the oven, and in about 30 minutes, your kitchen will smell like a cozy bakery, and you’ll have a batch of incredible muffins that are sure to impress.
these apple pie cream cheese muffins are perfect any time of day.
they make a yummy grab and go breakfast, especially when paired with some protein and a hot cup of coffee!
they’re also a great snack to have on hand when you need a little pick-me-up during the day.
and of course, they’re a fantastic dessert option, whether you’re serving them at a casual gathering or just treating yourself after dinner.
if you manage to have any leftovers (which is doubtful!), these muffins store beautifully.
once they’ve cooled completely, you can keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
if you want to keep them fresh longer, store them in the fridge for up to a week.
just give them a quick warm-up in the microwave or oven to bring back that fresh-from-the-oven taste.
if you love Vegan and Gluten-Free Apple Pie Cream Cheese Dream Muffins, try these other recipes from my blog!
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Obsession-Worthy No Bake Cinnamon Sugar Pop Tarts
Unreal No Bake Healthy Hostess Cupcakes
Crustless Higher Protein Lower Carb Vegan Cookie Dough Cheesecake
Life-Changing Vegan and Gluten-Free Ferrero Rocher Banana Cake
No-Bake Cookie Dough Freezer Squares
Healthy No Bake Blueberry Pie Protein Donuts
Small Batch Vegan and Gluten Free Healthy Nutter Butter Cookies
Date Sweetened No Bake Healthy Oreo Sandwiches
You Won’t Believe it’s Vegan Cookie Dough Banana Bread
No Bake Banana Bread Protein Donuts
Easy No-Bake Cinnamon Glazed Protein Donut Holes
Plant-Powered Blueberry Dream Cake
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10
servings15
minutes30
minutesmuffin batter:
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup dairy-free yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups gluten-free oat flour
1 cup almond flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp cinnamon
sautéed apples:
2 small honeycrisp or pink lady apples, diced (any sweet variety works)
2 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
cream cheese filling:
8 ounces dairy-free cream cheese
2 tbsp arrowroot powder
1 tbsp lakanto monk fruit sweetener or sugar
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2 Responses
Can I replace the almond flou with something else?
you can try more oat flour but will likely have to make other adjustments to the ingredients 🙂