Vegan orange poppyseed muffins with cream cheese frosting, blueberries, and poppy seeds.

Orange poppy seed muffins (vegetarian)

Name: Orange poppy seed muffins (vegetarian)
Ingredients: zest of 2 oranges; 110 gr orange juice (juice of approx. 2 oranges); 110 grams of milk (I used an almond one. You can replace it with orange juice or water); 60 gr sugar; 150 gr flour; vanilla; a pinch of salt; 1/2 tsp soda; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 20 gr poppy seeds; (I also used almond flakes for garnish); 200 gr cream; 300 gr cream cheese; 75 gr powdered sugar; vanilla; 2 tbsp lemon juice

June 23, 2023 By Olga Babitskaya

Prep Time: 0m

There is something truly special about the scent of fresh citrus baking in the oven. When these vegan poppyseed orange muffins are ready, they fill the kitchen with a magical aroma that brings instant coziness, especially on chilly winter days.

You have probably scrolled past countless muffin recipes online, each promising the best results. However, this one is worth stopping for. Give in to the temptation to bake these delightful treats, and you definitely won’t be disappointed.

Ingredients

Muffin Dough (for Vegan Orange Poppyseed Muffins)

zest of 2 fresh oranges
110 gr fresh orange juice (juice of approx. 2 oranges)
110 grams of plant-based milk (I used an almond one. You can replace it with orange juice or water)
60 gr granulated sugar
150 gr all-purpose flour
pure vanilla extract
a pinch of salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
20 gr poppy seeds
(I also used almond flakes for garnish)
300 gr vegan cream cheese
75 gr powdered sugar
pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Cream Cheese Frosting for “Hats”

200 gr vegan cream

Instructions

To prepare the vegan cream cheese frosting, just whisk all the ingredients together.

Next, preheat your oven to 180°C. In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh orange zest with the sugar. A great trick is to rub the zest into the sugar with your fingers—this technique releases the natural oils and ensures the orange gives an even more vibrant flavor. Then, add the fresh orange juice, almond milk (or your preferred plant-based milk), the remaining sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to the mixture.

Stir the wet ingredients thoroughly and set them aside for a moment. Sift the baking soda, flour, and baking powder directly into the liquid mixture. Add the poppy seeds and stir with a whisk just until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Pour the batter into your molds—this recipe fills about 6 standard molds. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until they are golden and cooked through. The resulting muffins are incredibly tender, moist, and boast a rich, authentic orange flavor.