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    You are here: Home / Sides / Perfect Vegan Corn Muffins

    LAST UPDATED: May 13, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 13, 2020

    Perfect Vegan Corn Muffins

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    Vegan Corn Muffins

    These vegan corn muffins are tender, crumbly, and slightly sweet! Super easy to make and perfect with a big bowl of soup or chili.

    Vegan Corn Muffins on a Wooden Table with Strawberries and Tea

    How's everyone hanging in there? I hope you're all well! Is everyone still on a baking frenzy? I know I am. I'm one of the fortunate folks who has been able to get ahold of yeast, but unfortunately, I'm usually too lazy to make yeast breads.

    I'm more of a quick bread kind of girl.

    A couple years ago I shared a recipe for my vegan cornbread, and I've been meaning to adapt the recipe for vegan corn muffins. Now seemed about the perfect time!

    What You'll Need

    Halved Vegan Corn Muffin with Butter Dish, Tea Cup and Additional Muffins in the Background

    • Non-dairy milk
    • Canola oil (or your favorite baking oil)
    • Maple syrup
    • All-purpose flour
    • Cornmeal
    • Organic brown sugar
    • Baking powder
    • Salt
    • Corn kernels (totally optional, and you can use fresh or frozen!)

    How to Make Vegan Corn Muffins

    Vegan Corn Muffins Arranged on a Wood Surface with a Dish of Butter

    Start by stirring your liquid ingredients together in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup: non-dairy milk, maple syrup, and oil.

    Now mix your dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.

    Two Images Showing First Two Steps for Making Vegan Corn Muffins: Mix Liquid Ingredients and Mix Dry Ingredients

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, and stir everything together, just until blended. Fold in the corn kernels if you're using them.

    Two Images Showing Third and Fourth Steps for Making Vegan Corn Muffins: Add Wet Ingredients to Dry, and Stir in Corm

    Divide the batter into the cups of an oiled muffin tin. The recipe makes 9 large muffins, but you can make them smaller and get a full dozen if you prefer.

    Bake the muffins until the tops are set. Place the tin on a rack to cool before removing the muffins.

    Two Stacked Vegan Corn Muffins with Strawberries, Muffins and Tea Cup in the Background

    Vegan Muffin FAQ & Tips

    • Can these muffins be made gluten-free? I'm not sure! I suspect that an all-purpose gluten-free blend like those made by King Arthur Flour or Bob's Red Mill would work, but I haven't tried, so I can't say for sure.
    • Can I use whole wheat flour? Probably! I haven't tried though, so no promises. If you'd like to play it safe, try using whole wheat pastry flour, or a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour.
    • My muffins didn't rise. Why not? Usually this means your baking powder is old. Sprinkle some on a glass of water to see if it fizzes. If not, toss and replace it.
    • Can I use paper liners instead of oiling the tin? Yes! I like to oil the tin, because it makes the edges crispy, but paper liners will work just fine.
    • Serving ideas! I love serving corn muffins alongside a big bowl of chili or alongside some vegan ribs and coleslaw.
    • Shelf life and storage: These muffins will keep in a sealed bag at room temperature for about 5 days, or in the freezer for about 5 months.
    • Flavor variations: to switch things up, try stirring in some chives, or topping your muffins with jalapeño slices or a pinch of shredded vegan cheese.

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    Vegan Corn Muffins on a Wooden Table with Strawberries and Tea
    5 from 4 votes
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    Perfect Vegan Corn Muffins

    These vegan corn muffins are tender, crumbly, and slightly sweet! Super easy to make and perfect with a big bowl of soup or chili.

    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 9
    Calories 183 kcal
    Author Alissa Saenz

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsweetened and unflavored non-dairy milk
    • ¼ cup canola oil (or baking oil of choice), plus more for the tins
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ¾ cup cornmeal
    • 3 tablespoons organic brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen and thawed), optional
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil a 9 cup (or larger) muffin tin.

    2. Stir the milk, oil, and maple syrup together in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup.

    3. Stir the flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.

    4. Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir, just until blended.

    5. Fold in the corn kernels.

    6. Divide the batter into the muffin tins (make 9), filling each about ⅔ full.

    7. Bake the muffins until set on top, 18 to 20 minutes.

    8. Remove the tin from the oven and allow the muffins to cool before removing them from the tin.

    Nutrition Facts
    Perfect Vegan Corn Muffins
    Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
    Calories 183 Calories from Fat 64
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7.1g11%
    Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
    Sodium 154mg6%
    Potassium 219mg6%
    Carbohydrates 28.1g9%
    Fiber 1.7g7%
    Sugar 6.2g7%
    Protein 2.9g6%
    Calcium 106mg11%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Alissa Saenz

    Hi, I'm Alissa! I'm a former attorney turned professional food blogger. I love creating vegan recipes with bold flavors! You can read more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Léo says

      November 26, 2013 at 4:01 pm

      Ficou maravilhoso!

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        November 27, 2013 at 9:45 am

        Muito obrigada, Léo!

        Reply
    2. Rosalyn Newton says

      May 13, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      Can something else be used in place of oil? Would apple sauce work? I love your recipes but I cant use fats and oils.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        May 14, 2020 at 4:35 pm

        Applesauce might work, but I can't say for sure as I haven't tried. I'd love to hear how it turns out if you do!

        Reply
    3. Sunny White says

      May 14, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      I love the recipe but not the oil, could you use apple sauce instead? If so how much?

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        May 14, 2020 at 4:34 pm

        I haven't tried the recipe with applesauce, so I can't say for sure. Substitute an equal amount for the oil if you give it a try - I'd love to hear how it turns out if you do!

        Reply
        • Bea says

          January 28, 2022 at 1:31 pm

          5 stars
          l love these muffins I used applesauce instead of oil and it worked out I also substituted blueberries I find applesauce homemade always works out it only takes a couple of apples. And I make it fast in the microwave the night before baking. Bea

          Reply
    4. Jon says

      September 05, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      Batter came out soupy, I added extra flour. Had to bake for about 25 minutes to get them done. They're tasty, but still wet, I should have cooked another 5 minutes though.

      Reply
    5. Meena Narayanan says

      October 19, 2020 at 5:46 pm

      The corn muffins turned out just great. I used coconut
      Sugar, used half oil & half vegan butter, added nutritional yeast, some spring onions & topped with black sesame seeds. It was Just Perfect. Thank you so much. Definitely gonna make them for Thanksgiving this year. God bless

      Reply
    6. Amy W says

      October 03, 2021 at 12:02 am

      5 stars
      These were wonderful! Was attending a retreat and needed a vegan option, these had a lovely crumb, the top was perfect, moist and subtly sweet. Very easy to throw together. I tripled the recipe without problems. Thank you for this recipe, everyone loved them! Wish I could attach a pic, they were beautiful as well.

      Reply
    7. Renee says

      January 26, 2022 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      Made these wonderful corn muffins today as recipe stated. After baking I brushed honey and vegan butter.

      Reply

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