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Apple Oatmeal Cupcakes with Vegan Vanilla Frosting

Published on September 23, 2015 Updated on September 2, 2020 By Gunjan 27 Comments

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These Soft and Chewy Apple Oatmeal Cupcakes with Vegan Vanilla Frosting is absolutely a perfect fall dessert. Even though it is a treat it is made with all the healthy ingredients.

A glass cake stand filled with Apple Oatmeal Cupcakes with Vegan Vanilla Frosting

Apples are back in season and we have been enjoying this beautiful red, delicious juicy fruit as is because we canโ€™t get enough of it ever.

Along with this the baking season has also come back and in many places itโ€™s time to turn on the oven and get started with some baking activities again.

I welcomed this wonderful fall season with my baked creation, Apple Oatmeal Cupcakes with Vegan Vanilla Frosting. Its yum and yum and only yum. Thatโ€™s how I can describe this mind boggling recipe.

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The combination of macadamia nuts and fresh coconut blended with some sweetener emerged in my food processor as soft, fluffy and snowy like texture which Yashvi and I couldnโ€™t stop licking. Thankfully I had my presence of mind to make extra and saved on time. Hahahhaha. ๐Ÿ™‚

How to make Apple Oatmeal Cupcakes with Vegan Vanilla Frosting

Before and after cooked apples

In the first step I combined apples with maple syrup in a nonstick pan and sauteed until they release their juices. Once, cooled I blended the cooked apples.

Next, I combined all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.

In another bowl, I combined all the wet ingredients.

Thereafter, I tossed in dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

Lastly, I baked these cupcakes in the prepared muffin tray and placed them in the preheated oven.

Once the cupcakes were baked and cooled I topped it with the frosting.

My whole house was filled with its delicious and tempting aroma.

I enjoyed the decoration part of these cupcakes though I kept it simple. So that if you plan to bake these cupcakes with your little helpers (children) itโ€™s easy for all to make this recipe with minimum mess.

My 3 year old decided to help me and lost control over the pastry decoration so she filled the top of the cupcakes with big spoon and sprinkled the chopped apples. Less time consumption, less cleaning and more fun. ๐Ÿ™‚

You may feel free to decorate these cupcakes with your desired sprinkles but the chopped fresh apples on these cupcakes definitely enhances the taste.

It also gives this recipe a bite of freshness. ๐Ÿ™‚ .  HAPPY BAKING!!!!!!

 An Apple Oatmeal Cupcakes with Vegan Vanilla Frosting shown on the serving plate with a fork.
A glass cake stand filled with Apple Oatmeal Cupcakes with Vegan Vanilla Frosting
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5 from 9 votes

Apple Oatmeal Cupcakes with Vegan Vanilla Frosting

These Soft and Chewy Apple Oatmeal Cupcakes with Vegan Vanilla Frosting is absolutely a perfect fall dessert. Even though it is a treat it is made with all the healthy ingredients.ย 
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: vegan
Keyword: apple cupcakes, apple oatmeal, vegan vanilla frosting
Servings: 8
Calories: 333kcal
Author: Gunjan

Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

For the frosting

  • 1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts (soaked overnight and drained)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (fresh/frozen)
  • 2 tsp vanilla powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp flax/olive oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (tetra pack)

For the cupcake

  • 1 whole apple (deseeded and chopped)
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp whole ground flax meal
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 2 cups oats flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 medium bananas (pureed)
  • 1 tbsp flax/olive oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

Instructions

  • In a blender/food processor combine all the frosting ingredients and blend smooth.
  • Refrigerate the frosting until ready to use.
  • Soak flax meal in water for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a nonstick pan and combine apples and maple syrup. Cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes or until apples are soft. Turn off the flame and let it cool. Once the apples are cooled, grind it smooth in a food processor.
  • In the meantime preheat the oven at 375 degree Fahrenheit and prepare a muffin tray by greasing it and placing muffin liner.
  • In a mixing bowl combine all the dry ingredients for the cupcakes and mix with a spoon.
  • In another bowl combine all the wet ingredients including the blended apples, pureed bananas and soaked flax meal and mix well.
  • Now pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whip very well.
  • Now pour the batter (about 2 tbsp.) in each muffin cup. The batter should be filled to the top of the liner.
  • Place the tray in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the tester comes out clean (Do not overcook and its ok if the tester comes out with little crumbs).
  • Let it cool in the muffin tray.
  • Lastly, top the muffins with the frosting with the help of butter knife or pastry decorator and garnish with finely chopped apples and enjoy.

Notes

  • Puree the bananas in the food processor instead of mashing with hands.ย 
  • 1 large apple yields about 1 ยฝ cups chopped apple.
  • Left over cupcakes can be refrigerated in an air tight container for 2-3 days.
  • If you plan to use frozen shredded coconut make sure to thaw properly.ย 
  • Flax seeds can also be used instead of flax meal. In this case grind the dry flax seeds and then soak in the water in the same measurements as mentioned above in the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
Apple Oatmeal Cupcakes with Vegan Vanilla Frosting | easy and nutritious dessert - Happy Baking | kiipfit.com

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  1. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    September 7, 2019 at 2:46 pm

    5 stars
    This is the ULTIMATE fall recipe. I love that they are vegan too so I can feed it to my vegan students ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  2. Sophie says

    September 7, 2019 at 5:34 am

    5 stars
    Apple in a cake? Thatโ€™s my kind of thing to make. Thanks for this amazing recipe.

    Reply
  3. Candiss says

    September 6, 2019 at 10:44 pm

    These Vegan Apple Oatmeal Cupcakes look like the perfect treat for any fall gathering! The Vegan frosting sounds super interesting and delicious, I would have never thought of using macadamia nuts!

    Reply
  4. Ramona says

    September 6, 2019 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    Anything with apples will do for me and I would have these for breakfast with a cuppa coffee. The perfect start if you ask me ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  5. Erika says

    September 6, 2019 at 9:10 am

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to start making more desserts with apples. This one is on the list. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Renu says

    September 6, 2019 at 8:50 am

    I love the vegan frosting here, have never tired one with macademia nuts, and it looks perfect. The cupcakes have turned out awesome and the presentation awesome.

    Reply
  7. Amanda says

    September 5, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    Yum — this is such a great cupcake for the fall! The flavors are so cozy, and I love that frosting. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Kelly Anthony says

    September 5, 2019 at 5:01 pm

    I’m so looking forward to all things fall especially all the yummy baking treats like these apple oatmeal cupcakes.

    Reply
  9. Jacqui Debono says

    September 4, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    These are a perfect treat for get-togethers and lunchboxes!

    Reply
  10. Stine Mari says

    September 4, 2019 at 8:08 am

    5 stars
    I’m loving the Fall flavors going on here. They look scrumptious, and I love how you made the frosting vegan too!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      September 4, 2019 at 11:34 am

      Thank you Stine. I hope you enjoy this fall dessert.

      Reply
  11. susan says

    November 18, 2015 at 2:21 am

    By coconut milk, do you mean the kind in the aseptic containers like soy or almond milk or do you mean the kind in the cans, such as Native Forest brand? I assume you mean the former, since you say, “Any milk of your choice can be used for the cupcake but try to use coconut milk for the frosting.” Is that correct?

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      November 18, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      Hi Susan, By coconut milk I mean unsweetened coconut milk from silk or SO like the former one as you mentioned. Hence you got it right, go for tetra pack aseptic coconut milk that is low in calories if desired ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  12. Lauren | The Oatmeal Artist says

    October 10, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    Hello! Iโ€™ve included this recipe in my list of oat-tastic recipes to check out in my Saturday round-up. Donโ€™t worry: itโ€™s simply a link that takes my readers to your fantastic blog. ๐Ÿ™‚ Check it out! http://bit.ly/1G4rexE

    Have a great weekend!

    Lauren / The Oatmeal Artist

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      October 10, 2015 at 5:36 pm

      Thank you Lauren for including my recipe in your round up ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. Sina @ Vegan Heaven says

    September 27, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    These look so delicious! I love the frosting. What a great idea to use nuts. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  14. Sara @ Life's Little Sweets says

    September 27, 2015 at 6:52 am

    I love this recipe, saving this one!

    Reply
  15. Leslie says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:51 am

    Great recipe for Fall–I love this combination of ingredients!

    Reply
  16. Ronda Ogilvie says

    September 24, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    perfection! These look so yummy!

    Reply
  17. shweta jain says

    September 24, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    I loved these healthy combination of apple and oatmeal. These are awesome.

    Reply
  18. Irion says

    September 24, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    This looks soooo good! Your blog always makes me hungry lol

    Reply
  19. Kim @ This Ole Mom says

    September 24, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    Your cupcakes look delicious and healthy. Love that you made a vegan frosting too. Pinned.

    Reply
  20. Shannon says

    September 23, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    This frosting is so interesting! I love the idea of using nuts!

    Reply
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