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Vegan Banana Muffins with Cinnamon Buttercream


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  • Author: The Vegan Baker
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Delicious vegan banana muffins topped with creamy cinnamon buttercream.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 23 tablespoons plant milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Mash bananas until smooth. Add sugars, oil, almond milk, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix well.
  4. Make the Batter: Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
  5. Bake: Fill liners ¾ full. Bake 18–22 minutes until toothpick is clean. Cool completely.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon Buttercream: Beat vegan butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in cinnamon, vanilla, and plant milk until fluffy.
  7. Frost and Serve: Pipe or spread buttercream onto cooled cupcakes.

Notes

  • Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • These muffins can be frozen; thaw before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg