Blissful Vegan Blueberry Chia Seed Muffins (+ how to make chia or flax egg)

What's not to love about fresh blueberries? Honestly, my husband knew what to bring me as a gift! The past few days I have been in fresh berry heaven, a rarity where we live! After the raw blueberry orange cheesecake, it's blueberry muffins today!

Tea time just got so much better ;)

How to make a chia or flax seed egg

If you are new to vegan baking then you may have never heard of a chia or flax seed egg. These "eggs" can be used as you would use a normal egg in baked goods. Some people prefer flax seed, I love chia seed eggs. Unlike flax seeds, you can use chia seeds straight away without grounding. You could of course also opt for flaxseed meal. Anyway, it's all the same, simple process

1 TBS chia seeds or flax seed meal + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg

Let rest for 5 minutes to thicken. And the egg is ready. Easy as that!

Blissful Vegan Blueberry Chia Seed Muffins Recipe

Ingredients (makes 10-12 muffins)

Lime sugar topping

2 tbsp raw palm sugar
zest of 1 lime, or to taste

For the muffins

2 cups blueberries
3/4 cup raw palm sugar
2.5 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
2 chia or flax eggs (see above)
1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
1 cup almond milk (or any other nut or seed milk)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Directions

1. Whisk together the sugar and lime (or lemon) zest. Set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 200C or 400F with the rack positioned in the middle. If not using a non-stick muffin tin, coat with cooking oil or spray.
3. In a pot or saucepan, heat half of the blueberries with 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Stir regularly and break up the berries to form a jam. This will take about 5-7 minutes. When ready, transfer to a bowl to cool.

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, add remaining sugar, flax or chia eggs, and coconut oil. Mix until it comes together.

1. Gently fold the dry mix into the wet mix. Add the remaining blueberries. Gently stir to combine and pour the mixture into the muffin tin.

1. Add the blueberry jam to the middle of the muffin and swirl, making an eight shape, the jam through the dough with a chopstick. Top with sugar and lime zest mix.

1. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

Enjoy ;)

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