1/2cupvegan margarinesoftened (I use Earth Balance. Or any vegan oil can be substituted.)
2/3cupgranulated cane sugarOr less, if you prefer
1/3cupapplesauce
1tablespoonarrowroot flouror cornstarch
2 1/2tablespoonswater
1tablespoonflax meal
1cupunbleached all-purpose flour
1/2cupwhole wheat flour
1tablespoonslightly heaping aluminum-free baking powder (I use Rumford brand. If you're using conventional baking powder, use 2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp baking soda.)
1teaspooncinnamon
1pinchsalt
2/3cupfinely diced apple pieces
crystallized sugaroptional
For the Glaze:
1/2cupconfectioner's sugar
1/2tablespoonmaple syrup
1tablespoonalmond milkor non-dairy milk of your choice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together margarine, sugar, applesauce, arrowroot flour, water, and flax meal.
Add flours, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and stir altogether.
Spoon batter equally into a 12-count greased or lined muffin tin. If you like larger muffins, you may want to use only 10 of the 12 slots.
Sprinkle tops of muffins with crystallized sugar, if desired.
Bake muffins at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes before removing them from pan and on to cooling rack.
In a small bowl, whisk together confectioner's sugar, maple syrup, and almond milk. Drizzle glaze over muffins as desired, and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe adapted/veganized/inspired from Delightful Apple Spice Muffins at AllRecipes.com: https://allrecipes.com/recipe/delightful-apple-spice-muffins/