Soft Vegan Gluten-Free Strawberry Muffins with Bursts of Fresh Fruit
Vegan and Gluten-Free Strawberries & Cream Dream Muffins are soft, dairy-free muffins made with gluten-free flour, plant-based yogurt, and fresh strawberries, creating a moist and flavorful baked treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dairy-free yogurt
3/4 cup plant-based milk
1/3 cup maple syrup or cane sugar
1/3 cup neutral oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon zestv
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk milk, yogurt, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped strawberries and lemon zest if using.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to maintain a soft texture.
Drain excess moisture from strawberries if needed.