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Blended white beans are the secret ingredient in these colorful, savory breakfast muffins, adding heft and creaminess to the batter. Chipotle chile powder gives the gluten-free crumb a smoky flavor, while jarred roasted red peppers and corn add texture and color. Give these zesty cornmeal muffins a little kick with a smear of jalapeño pepper jelly. Serve for brunch with a veggie hash, or make ahead and freeze for an on-the-go breakfast.

Tips

Be sure to check the doneness of these muffins with an instant-read thermometer, since a toothpick in the centers will come out clean before they are actually done. Baking to 195°F ensures a lighter muffin.

For more inspiration, check out our collection of favorite vegan muffin recipes!

By Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD,

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsweetened, unflavored plant-based milk
  • 3 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 1 cup brown rice flour
  • ½ cup finely ground cornmeal
  • 1½ teaspoons regular or sodium-free baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground chipotle chile
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 15-oz. can no-salt-added white beans, rinsed and drained (1½ cups)
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¾ cup fresh or canned corn kernels, rinsed and drained if canned
  • ¾ cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
  • Jalapeño pepper jelly (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line twelve 2½-inch muffin cups with paper liners or use silicone muffin cups.
  • In a small bowl stir together milk and flaxseed meal; let stand 5 minutes. In a medium bowl stir together the next six ingredients (through salt).
  • In a blender or food processor combine flaxseed mixture, beans, applesauce, ¼ cup of the corn kernels, and ¼ cup of the roasted peppers. Cover and blend until smooth. Add to flour mixture; stir until combined (batter will be thick). Fold in the remaining ½ cup corn and ¼ cup of the roasted peppers. Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup roasted peppers on the tops.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in centers reads 195°F (see tip, recipe intro) or tops spring back when pressed. Serve with jalapeño jelly (if using).
Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 muffin): 135 calories, 27 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 1 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 115 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 7 g sugar

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.

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Headshot of recipe developer and nutritionist Kathryn Hendrix (nee Standing)

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Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD

Kathryn Hendrix (née Standing) has a bachelor of science in dietetics from Iowa State University and degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University. Hendrix worked clinically in behavioral health as a registered dietitian, while also developing low-inflammatory and vegan meals for therapeutic diets. She has over 10 years culinary experience, including as a chef in Colorado, and she has been cooking vegan her whole life. She now serves as a culinary specialist in a test kitchen, testing and developing recipes and specializing in whole-food, plant-based; vegan; and gluten-free.
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