Vegan Cooking with TLC

Blueberry muffins make for a wonderful breakfast, a great snack, or even a healthy dessert. This is the most basic blueberry muffins I make. I often make varieties of blueberry muffins, particularly with different spice combinations. Sometimes, though, it's nice to keep things simple.  Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins 1 cup nut milk 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds 1 tablespoon hot water 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup blueberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees.   Line a 12-cup muffin pan with unbleached compostable muffin paper muffin cups or silicone liners. Mix together flaxseeds and hot water in a small bowl. Set aside to thicken. In a small bowl, mix together nut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Whisk in flax seed mixture. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Create well in the middle of this mixture. Pour liquid mixture into center of dry ing...

This recipe came out of one of those moments when I wanted muffins and realized I didn't have enough plant-based milk left to make it. I did however have some apple cider in the refrigerator. So... I thought for a few minutes and decided let's see what happens. I made the muffins and rather liked the end result. I'm sure these aren't quite as healthy as some other muffins I've made, but they taste quite good. Spicy Apple Cider Muffins 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds 2 tablespoons hot water 2 cups spelt flour* 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cardamom ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon matcha (optional) ½ cup date sugar 1 ¼ cups apple cider ¼ cup plant-based milk 1 medium apple ½ cup walnuts or pecans, broken into small pieces** Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or si...

I woke up craving pumpkin muffins this morning, so I decided they would be this week's recipe. I usually prefer to make the recipe for the blog earlier in the week, but this week hasn't been conducive to that. So here we are. I couldn't find the previous pumpkin muffin recipe I wrote, so I rewrote it this morning and made them. I know this isn't my original recipe, but I'm happier with this one than my previous one. Pumpkin Muffins 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds 2 tablespoons hot water 1 can pumpkin puree * ½ cup maple syrup ** 2 cups spelt flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves ½ cup pecans broken into pieces, optional Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir together flax seeds and hot water in a small bowl. Set aside to thicken. Combine spelt flour, baking powder, and the spices in a medium bowl . ...

Small confession... I tend to bake a lot. When I look at the list of recipes I've created, there are far more cakes, breads, and muffins than I'd realized. I like to take a recipe and play options with it. Small changes can make a big difference sometimes. The cardamom, cherries, and pecans really play well together in this muffin. I love this muffin for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Cardamom Cherry Pecan Whole Wheat Muffins 1 cup hazelnut milk 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds 2 tablespoons hot water 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon matcha (optional) ½ cup date sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup pecans 1 cup cherries* Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with unbleached  paper muffin cups or silicone liners . In a small bowl , mix together hazelnut milk and vinegar until it bubbles. Set aside. M...

I'll admit that this week was a last minute decision about which recipe to share. I was focused on tax preparation all week. In fact, Loay cooked dinner most of the week, and I made quick, easy breakfasts. So last night when I looked at my recipe list and thought about what I had in the house because I also didn't go to the grocery store this week, this recipe seemed like the best bet. It could serve as today's breakfast and today's recipe! Plus we both find it quite tasty. Apple Spice Whole Wheat Muffins 1 cup hazelnut milk  (or other nut milk ) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds 2 tablespoons hot water 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cardamom ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon matcha (optional) 1 cup applesauce ½ cup hazelnut pulp ½ cup date sugar 2 teaspo...

I made Cardamom Cherry Spelt Muffins to start off the new year. I made them for breakfast on New Year's Day and now I'm sharing them with you. These muffins are incredibly simple to make and so tasty, particularly if you enjoy cardamom. The cardamom and cherry combination really makes me happy! These muffins always feel a bit like a celebration to me though I'm not sure why. So celebrate! Have a Cardamom Cherry Spelt Muffin or two or, six... Cardamom Cherry Spelt Muffins 1 cup hazelnut milk 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds 2 tablespoons hot water 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 cups spelt flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cardamom ¼ cup hazelnut pulp ½ cup date sugar or maple syrup * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup cherries Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with unbleached compostable paper muffin liners or silicone liners. In a small bowl, mix together hazelnut ...

Baking can be a challenge for vegans, particularly those of us who try to base our diet around whole foods as much as possible. I've played around with several recipes for muffins, cakes, cupcakes, scones, and other baked goods. In the process I've come up with several iterations of several of these items. For blueberry muffins alone, I've created at least 4 recipes. I'll share them over time because they're different enough to stand on their own. I love baking, and I love creating new twists on old favorites. I don't bake blueberry muffins as often as I'd like to because it seems like it's one of those items we find it far too easy to overindulge in... Blueberry Spice Spelt Muffins 1 cup hazelnut milk , or other plant-based milk 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds 2 tablespoons hot water 2 cups spelt flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon (Ceylon) ½ teaspoo...