Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.​

Step 2

In a small bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.

Step 3

In a large bowl combine pumpkin puree with both sugars, mixing to combine. Add apple sauce, oil, and vanilla extract and stir until smooth. Fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a uniform batter has formed. Be careful not to over-mix.

Step 4

Fill muffin molds 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Step 5

Remove from oven and allow muffins to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 6

To top the muffins, combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Lightly brush each top with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.

Step 7

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.