Spicy, dark brown, fluffy, cinnamon and molasses-infused vegan gingerbread has been my baking obsession the past week. And December is pretty much the one month you can fully obsess about gingerbread and not blink an eye. So grab some blackstrap molasses and lets start some seriously holiday-yummy aromas brewing in your kitchen!..
This gingerbread bakes up fluffy and spiced. A light crinkle of icing on top.
The secret ingredients to gingerbread: molasses and of course ginger. I like fresh ginger, but you can use ginger powder if need be.
Jazz them up:
* Add fresh or dried cranberries
* Add a thicker vanilla bean frosting
* Add chopped pecans or walnuts
* Add chocolate chips!
Iced Gingerbread Muffins
vegan, makes about 12
dry:
1 ½ cups flour (any variety)
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon ground flax seeds
a few pinches cayenne
2 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
liquid:
½ cup silken tofu, blended
⅓ cup non-dairy milk
¼ cup blackstrap molasses
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup sugar (or more maple)
¼ cup extra virgin coconut oil, melted
¼ cup Earth Balance vegan buttery spread
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
¼ teaspoon fresh orange zest
¾ teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or ginger powder)
Vanilla Glaze:
½ cup powdered sugar, organic
1-2 tablespoon warm water
a few drops vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine all dry ingredients in alarge mixing bowl.
3. Blend the silken tofu in a blender until smooth. Blend in the remaining liquid ingredients.
4. Fold the liquid into the dry mixture until smooth.
5. Line or grease muffin tins and fill with batter.
6. Fill muffin tins and bake at 400 for five minutes. Then reduce heat to 350 and bake for another 12-15 minutes or until the tops are fluffy but set and starting to shine from baking.
7. Whisk the glaze together until a thickened mixture forms, pour a small spoonful over each muffin. Serve warm.
Megan @fittingintovegan.com says
yum, these look good!
Sara Daehn says
These look really good! I will have to try them.
Kathy Patalsky says
Thanks Holly! So glad you liked them! Yes, I think the super high muffin temp crisps up that surface layer of the muffins, that is why I do that. I have found it helps vegan muffins stay fluffy too since they hold their shape in those first few minutes of 400 degree baking... So glad you liked! 🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
thanks! gingerbread and peppermint... mmmm 🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
yes!
Kathy Patalsky says
haha yes they gingerbread is pretty cravable and amazing. I only really make it around the holidays, but maybe I should change that 🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
agreed! 🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes, agree. Just a tiny bit of glaze makes a big difference but doesn't overwhelm the amazing gingerbread flavor!
Kathy Patalsky says
So true!
Kathy Patalsky says
🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
You can sub with pumpkin puree or applesauce, but the flavor will change quite a bit.
Not Serious says
Celsius... If you like them crispy 😉
Holly Sienty says
I made these last night and subbed yogurt for the tofu, a 1/2 cup of brown sugar for the maple/sugar called for, and also added extra fresh ginger. They were fantastic! I loved how the tops of the muffins had the slightest crunch but the rest of the muffin was soft. Maybe this was due to starting at 400 and then turning down to 350? Great recipe! I was on the hunt for something gingerbready and this was perfect!
Andy says
Is 400 degrees in Fahrenheit or Celsius??
Maggie Muggins says
I've been eating my fair share of gingerbread and peppermint lately. Mmm, these look so fluffy!
Upma Dhingra says
Hw can I sub tofu ?? Dnt like it n m nt vegan either...😀
What should I eat for breakfas says
yummy! It must smell like heaven.
Shannon says
Yum! I am a total gingerbread fanatic. These muffins look terrific. I made a pumpkin gingerbread muffin the other day, and I don't know if I will ever look back. 🙂
Crystal Elston says
I could use a warm one of those right now with my coffee before I head into another day of dough making. The pic with the open muffin and the soft crackle of the frosting made my tummy growl.
John Hartil says
Gingerbread muffins for Xmas ~ perfect!!!
Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Mmmm fresh muffins in the morning are the best. Loving this!
jodye says
GIngerbread is my favorite treat of the season, and these muffins look like a perfect way to enjoy it! I love that they're just lightly iced, so the gingerbread isn't masked by a cloyingly sweet frosting. I'll be making these for sure!