Healthy Vegan Blackberry Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (or unsweetened vegan yogurt)
• 1 cup diced blackberries
• 3/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 1/2 cup cane sugar (organic for vegan-friendly sugar)
• 1/2 cup blackberry jam
• 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, plus 5 tablespoons water)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (can omit if desired)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Optional additions:

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan or use a silicone muffin pan.
2. Prepare flax eggs: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed with 5 tablespoons water. Set aside for 5 minutes to gel.
3. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Combine wet ingredients: In a larger separate bowl, whisk together unsweetened plant-based milk, unsweetened apple sauce, cane sugar, flax eggs, and vanilla extract.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Gently and slowly fold together with a spatula until just incorporated. Do not overmix or use a whisk.
6. Fold in blackberries: Fold diced blackberries into the batter.
7. Divide batter: Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups.
8. Add jam swirls: Dot each muffin with 2 teaspoons of blackberry jam. Swirl the jam into the top surface layer of the muffin with a toothpick or chopstick.
9. Bake: Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Total baking time: 21-23 minutes.
10. Cool: Allow muffins to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Optional additions:

• For extra texture: Add chopped walnuts or almonds.
• For added spice: Add ground cinnamon or nutmeg.
• For a sweeter taste: Add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the batter.

Enjoy your delicious Blackberry Muffins!