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    Home » Cakes, Bakes & Desserts » Vegan Jam Doughnut Muffins

    Vegan Jam Doughnut Muffins

    Published: Mar 26, 2022 · Modified: May 7, 2022 by Jacqueline Meldrum · 18 Comments

    Oh my goodness these Vegan Jam Doughnut Muffins are sinfully good and they taste just like a freshly cooked jam doughnut. Such a treat!

    Vegan Jam Doughnut Muffin

    Everyone goes mad for these Vegan Jam Doughnut Muffins when I bake a batch.

    They are soft and fluffy with jam in the centre, sugar on top and taste just like a jam donut.

    Super quick and easy to make too.

    They are the sort of bake where you actually groan after you've taken a bite. I kid you not.

    Jump to:
    • 🍩 Muffins are better than doughnuts
    • 🧁 Muffin ingredients
    • 🧁 Muffin tin tips
    • 🍩 How long do doughnut muffins keep?
    • 🍩 Doughnut muffin fillings
    • 🥣 Toppings
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Reader's photos
    • 🧁 More vegan muffin recipes
    • 📋 Want new recipes delivered to your inbox?
    • ⭐ Pin it for later
    • 🥦 Living on the Veg
    • 💭 How to make easy donut muffins
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Comments

    🍩 Muffins are better than doughnuts

    I know, I know, doughnuts are a real treat!

    Easy jam donut muffins

    So why are muffins better?

    1. Muffins are baked not fried in deep oil
    2. There's no kneading
    3. Batter is quick to make
    4. Safer to bake with no chance of burning yourself with hot oil
    5. Easy clean up afterwards and no oil to dispose of
    6. They are much lighter
    7. Freshly baked muffins taste fabulous

    🧁 Muffin ingredients

    Here are the simple ingredients you need to make these delicious vegan jam doughnut muffins.

    Vegan Jam Donut Muffins
    • Oat milk - or whichever plant-based milk you buy
    • White wine vinegar - or lemon juice
    • Vanilla extract - not essence, which is an artifical flavouring
    • Vegetable oil - or another mild oil
    • Plain flour - also known as all purpose flour
    • Caster sugar
    • Baking powder
    • Salt
    • Jam
    • Maple syrup - optional, to give the sugar topping something to stick to

    Also, try this easy vegan chocolate orange banana bread.

    🧁 Muffin tin tips

    Here are some things to think about when making muffins.

    I like to use deep muffin trays filled with muffin or cupcake cases or cups.

    Look for bigger paper cases.

    When you line the tin with cases or cardboard cups, you don't need to grease the tray but if you are skipping the cases you will need to grease it well.

    Cake release spray is my go-to option for greasing cake and muffin tins.

    And finally, don't fill the cases more than ¾ full.

    🍩 How long do doughnut muffins keep?

    These type of muffin are best eaten on the day they are made.

    They are at their very best when they are freshly made, but they can be kept in an airtight container for a few days and they are still pretty good.

    🍩 Doughnut muffin fillings

    Strawberry jam is my choice of filling for dairy-free donut muffins, but here are more tasty ideas.

    Vegan Strawberry Jam Doughnuts
    1. Apricot jam
    2. Biscoff spread
    3. Blueberry jam
    4. Blackberry jam
    5. Chocolate spread
    6. Coconut Caramel
    7. Lemon curd - you can now buy vegan lemon curd
    8. Marmalade
    9. Raspberry jam - try this homemade Scottish raspberry jam
    10. Vegan custard

    🥣 Toppings

    Toppings can make a donut or muffin really indulgent, here are a few ideas for vegan muffins.

    1. Chocolate buttercream
    2. Chocolate icing
    3. Coconut caramel
    4. coloured icing
    5. Icing & crushed Oreos
    6. or Icing & sprinkles
    7. Jam and coconut
    8. Lemon Icing
    9. Melted dark chocolate
    10. Sugar

    👩🏻‍🍳 Reader's photos

    I love when my readers send me photos (or share them on social media) once they have tried my recipes.

    Here are a couple of recent photos of these jam doughnuts that were shared with me.

    Reader's photo of vegan jam doughnut muffins - no. 2
    Reader's photo of vegan jam doughnut muffins - no. 1

    If you would like to share recipe photos with me, either email me [email protected] or share on Facebook or Twitter, tagging me.

    🧁 More vegan muffin recipes

    Try these easy muffin recipes next.

    Choc Chip Muffins
    • Blueberry Ginger Muffins
    • Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • Chocolate Choc Chip Muffins
    • Lemon Muffins with Lemon Icing
    • Strawberry Milkshake Muffins

    Also, check out my cakes and bakes page for more ideas.

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    💭 How to make easy donut muffins

    Step-by-step photos. Keep scrolling for the full printable jam donut muffins recipe (with full ingredient list and nutritional info).

    Vegan Jam Doughnut Muffins - Step 1

    Step 1

    • Preheat the oven and add cupcake or muffin cases to a muffin tin.
    • Add the milk and vinegar (or lemon juice) to a jug and set aside (full ingredients in printable recipe card below).
    • Now add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to a mixing bowl.
    Vegan Jam Doughnut Muffins - Step 2

    Step 2

    • Mix the dry ingredients well.
    • Add vanilla extract and oil to the milk and stir, then pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
    Vegan Jam Doughnut Muffins - Step 3

    Step 3

    • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. Overmixed muffins are rubbery, so go lightly and don't worry about little bits of flour.
    • Use an ice cream scoop (or spoon) to half fill the muffin cases.
    • Add jam to each.
    Vegan Jam Doughnut Muffins - Step 4

    Step 4

    • Top with more muffin batter. They should be about ¾ full, maybe a little more.
    • Now sprinkle with sugar then bake.
    • While still in the tin, you can add a little more sugar to the tops. Brush with a little maple syrup and then sprinkle with sugar or dunk in sugar. The syrup will help it stick.
    • Leave to cool for a few minutes before moving to a baking rack to continue cooling.
    • Enjoy!

    📖 Recipe

    Vegan Jam Donut Muffins

    Vegan Jam Doughnut Muffins

    Jacqueline Meldrum
    Oh my goodness these Vegan Jam Doughnut Muffins are sinfully good and they taste just like a freshly cooked jam doughnut. Such a treat!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Easy Vegan Cakes, Bakes & Desserts
    Cuisine British, vegan
    Servings 6 muffins
    Calories 284 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 200 ml oat milk or whichever milk you buy
    • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 50 ml vegetable oil or other mild oil
    • 200 g plain flour also known as all-purpose flour
    • 50 g caster sugar plus extra for sprinkling
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 pinch salt

    Filling and topping

    • 6 teaspoons strawberry jam or your favourite flavour
    • 3 teaspoons maple syrup optional
    • 3 teaspoons caster sugar optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 180c/160c fan/350f/gas mark 4 and add cupcake or muffin cases to a 6 hole muffin tin.
    • Add the milk and vinegar (or lemon juice) to a jug, mix and set aside.
    • Now add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to a mixing bowl.
    • Mix the dry ingredients well.
    • Add the vanilla extract and oil to the milk, mix and pour into the dry ingredients.
    • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. Be careful not to over mix. Don't worry about little bits of flour.
    • Use an ice cream scoop or spoon to add some batter to each muffin case, you want to half fill them.
    • Add a teaspoon of jam to each, then top with the rest of the batter and sprinkle with sugar.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes until baked and lightly golden. You can insert a skewer or toothpick. If it's clean of batter, then it's baked through. If not give it a few more minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin. Once they are just warm, you can brush with maple syrup and sprinkle with or dunk in sugar for that sugary doughnut topping.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    These type of muffin are best eaten on the day they are made.
    They are at their very best when they are freshly made, but they can be kept in an airtight container for a few days.
    You can add your favourite jam or chocolate spread as a filling.
    You can skip the sugar on top if you like, but it does give that doughnut finish.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffinCalories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword vegan donuts, vegan doughnuts, vegan muffins
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Fiona

      March 29, 2022 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      I made these with blueberry jam and they were the best muffins I have made Tx

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        March 29, 2022 at 6:57 pm

        Oh they must have been so good with blueberry jam. I am pleased you loved them.

        Reply
    2. Pat

      March 29, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      I am drooling over these Making them at the weekend. Thanks for the recipe. Pat

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        March 29, 2022 at 6:56 pm

        I hope you enjoy them Pat. We really love these muffins.

        Reply
    3. Jill

      March 29, 2022 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      Just spotted these Jacqueline. My daughter will love these and much easier to make than doughnuts. I hate cooking in hot oil. Jill

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        March 29, 2022 at 7:01 pm

        Oh yes I know what you mean. I am always nervous of that too. My air frier is quite a good replacement for some things. Enjoy the muffins Jill.

        Reply
    4. James

      March 30, 2022 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      I've been telling everybody about these. They are so good just like jam donuts. Keep up the good work. (James)

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        March 30, 2022 at 5:36 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for letting me know James.

        Reply
    5. Rika

      March 30, 2022 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of using the vegan jam as a filling! I am sure it's healthier and it tastes good.

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        March 30, 2022 at 5:35 pm

        I may not say that, then jam is the same, but the muffins are definitely less fattening than doughnuts.

        Reply
    6. Linda

      March 30, 2022 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      Just the photo makes me drool! I'm a sucker for a good bakery-style muffin and these were absolutely delicious! I used lemon curd as the filling and dipped the top in a lemon glaze. And since I am dairy-free, it was nice to make these moist muffins that were yummy enough the whole family could enjoy.

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        March 30, 2022 at 5:34 pm

        I love your tweaks Linda, I bet these tasted absolutely amazing. I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe.

        Reply
    7. Sisley White - Sew White

      March 30, 2022 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      I never thought that vegan muffins would taste so good! A huge hit for our vegan family members.

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        March 30, 2022 at 5:33 pm

        YAY, I am so glad you all enjoyed them, they are such a favourite here.

        Reply
    8. Anita

      March 30, 2022 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      Love it. This is a great way to make donuts when trying to avoid deep frying.

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        March 30, 2022 at 5:33 pm

        Oh yes definitely these are much quicker, easier and safer to make than regular doughnuts.

        Reply
    9. Jess

      March 30, 2022 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      I love making muffins and am happy to have this vegan option now!

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        April 05, 2022 at 10:58 am

        I hope you really enjoy them Jess, they are a real favourite here.

        Reply

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