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Spiced Walnut & Fig Muffins
35 min
Snack
Dessert
muffins
Total
35 minPrep
10 minCook
25 minContains
tree nut
gluten
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soy
Free from
peanut
sesame
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
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1½ cups (207 g)all-purpose flour
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¼ cup (55 g)brown sugar, packed
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¼ cup (56 g)granulated sugar
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2 Tbsp (14 g)ground flaxseeds
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2 tsp (9 g)baking powder
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1 tsp (3 g)ground cinnamon
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¼ tspground ginger
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¼ tspsalt
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⅛ tspground cloves (optional)
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⅛ tspground cardamom (optional)
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½ cup (44 g)raw walnuts, chopped
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½ cup (74 g)dried figs, chopped
Wet ingredients
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1 cup (240 mL)unsweetened soy milk
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⅓ cup (80 mL)vegetable oil
Directions
- Lightly grease a muffin tin and preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)*.
- Add all of the dry ingredients to a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Then add the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Spoon the mixture evenly into the wells of the muffin tin. For decoration, add some chopped nuts and dried fruits on top. This is optional.
- Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 20 - 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Let cool, and enjoy!
Notes
- †Use store-bought almond flour, or make it yourself by adding raw almonds to a food processor and blending until you achieve a flour-like consistency.
- * We used top and bottom heating (not fan-assisted/convection).
- To gift these muffins in a jar, watch the accompanying video, or follow these instructions:
- In order for the ingredients to fit, you'll need 1L mason jar. To create even and clean lines in your jar, lower your spoon low into the jar when adding each new layer. Then clean the inside of the glass with a small silicone pastry brush to clear it of any flour residue. Using the pastry brush, level out each layer before adding in the next layer.
- Add the ingredients in the following order: flour (½ cup) > cacao powder > flour (½ cup) > brown sugar > flour (½ cup).
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, flaxseeds, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, and cardamom. Then add this to the jar. Atop this layer, add the almond flour.
- Use the back of a small ladle or measuring spoon to press down firmly and evenly on the contents within the jar. This should compress all the layers, creating more space at the top of the jar for the following ingredients.
- Finally, add in the chopped walnuts, dried figs, and chocolate chips. Seal the jar with a lid, and decorate with string or flowers.
- Print our ready-made printable PDF template to give with the jar, or write the following instructions on a card yourself:
- To make the muffins: 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). 2) Lightly grease a muffin tin. 3) Empty the jar into a large bowl, and stir to combine all the dry ingredients. 4) Add 1 cup (240 mL) plant-based milk, and ⅓ cup (80 mL) vegetable oil to the same bowl, and stir until just combined. For decoration, you could save some chopped nuts and fruits to put on top of the muffins before they go into the oven. 5) Divide the batter evenly into the wells of the muffin tin, and bake in the oven on the centre rack for 20 - 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out of the centre clean. Let cool, and enjoy!
Storage
- The cooked muffins can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
- The layered jar can be stored in a dark and cool place for up to 1 month.
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These muffins are soooo good! 😋 They turned out nice and moist and packed with flavor. I used cranberries instead of figs and they were perfect.
Thank you so much for the recipe! I'll be making them often.
This recipe is absolutely delicious! 😋I made it for my boyfriend and some friends who came to visit us and it was the star of the evening. I got so many compliments, and the muffins were gone very fast. I will definitely make this recipe again! 🥰
What to do with a bag of organic figs lying around? Make muffins of course. Figs, walnuts, almond flour, chocolate, it's an interesting combination that works. The sceptics complained but ate them. They're not overly sweet, and with the walnuts, I love the crunch. One muffin can be filling, must be the almond flour. It was a perfect little snack while supervising 300 kids at recess.
These are so decadent and moist. Something to look forward to 🥰
These are fabulous!!!! Spice is just right and not overpowering, chocolate chips add a richness, and the texture is divine. Crunchy on the outside and moist in the middle. I’m definitely going to make the layered mix in jars for gifts.
I’ve made your typical chocolate chip and blueberry muffins dozens of times. Thus, I wanted to try something new. I gave this one a try as I was just missing the figs. The flavor was okay. I loved the chocolately part and the chocolate chips, but I didn’t like the figs or pecans (I subbed instead of walnuts as I don’t like walnuts). Since the whole idea was a nutty fig muffin, it looks like I don’t like figs in my desserts. I’m still not discouraged from venturing out and trying new, fun recipes! Thank you PUL!
Mm these were quite tasty, especially right out of the oven when the crust is a little crunchy.
Hi there! These look delicious. Can they be done with fresh figs? Thanks!
Yummyyyy! I bake these muffins for my family or to bring to our friends when visiting them. Well-balanced and flavourful, just the right amount of moist and spices. And so easy to make! Thank you!
Buonissimi! già regalati 4 volte e sono stati un successone <3
Grazie!
Très bon ❤️ un bon goût de pain d'épices et de chocolat avec le croustillant des figues.
I doubled the ingredients and baked it as one gigantic cake, and it was extremely delicious, it turned out very well. This is one of my favourite recipes!
Always a winner. They’re so easy to change-up with different dried fruit and spices.
I’ve also made a batch subbing stewed apple for oil (as a family member needs to reduce their intake) and although it changed the density a bit they still turned out great!
I was inspired by such wonderful comments but when making these muffins the batter seemed much thicker than expected, not like the images at all. I checked and double checked the recipe and I’m confident I followed it to the letter. The results are more rock cake than muffins but they smell amazing nonetheless. Too hot to taste yet…..will keep you posted
Absolutely stunning muffins, such a beautiful subtle taste from the figs and the spices. I opted not to use clove and cardamom. I got 17 muffins out of the batch. Great afternoon t snack
Christmas in a muffin 😋
Hi Sadia and PUL team, I'm planning to do this as Christmas gift this year..I'm str to find the vegan chocolate chips in The Netherlands. Could you give me ideas about where to find them or how to replace them? I guess cacao nibs would be too bitter. Thanks!
Made these and they’re great, can you substitute the oil for apple sauce? Also would like to gift them this year, will the print out for instructions to add to the gift be available?
Hey, can i sub almond flower for coco flour ?
And really - post a new video, please ;)
Esp about workout routine, yoga, bien-etre wellbeing :)
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OMG!! This was soo good! So good flavors and textures. Really felt like a muffin made by a professional
These are an all-time favorite in our household and we make this recipe all the time. It’s the perfect snack or dessert. Cannot recommend these enough ❤️!
This muffins are wonderful! Easy and quick to make, fluffy and moist, perfectly spiced. Great job PUL!
(I gifted the maison jar to my friends last Christmas and they said they were amazing! I was curious to taste them 😇)
I made these muffins over the weekend as part of my meal prep. Absolutely love them! They are so tasty and feel like a treat. Will definitely make them again 🥰.
Made them both for a gift and at home. These muffins are so good it should be illegal! 😍
Very good
I'm just done making jars of this as gifts and I have to say it was such great fun! I'm sure the muffins will turn out delicious but what I know for sure is that my loved ones will be really happy to receive such a practical, useful and decorative present.
Hi Sadia! Thanks for your great work 👍🏼 Very much appreciated. I have recreated various recipes from your website (for non-vegan family and friends) and all came up great and have garnered praise 😊
I’d love to give this one a try but I never use wheat flour. Can these muffins be made with whole grain spelt flour instead and do I need to adjust the quantity? Thanks for your reply and always looking forward to what’s new on PUL 😃
This recipe is an absolute gem, probably my favorite you've ever uploaded on the website! Not only is satisfies every single one of my warm-flavour/spiced-desserts needs, but it's a hit in the whole family and trust me when I say that satisfying a non-vegan family with a vegan dessert - well muffin in this case - is a HUGE accomplishment. I've been making this recipe every fall/winter, especially before Christmas, since you uploaded it back in 2020.
I don't even know how many times I've watched this video, the vibes are just immaculate and it instills me so much peace I find myself going back to it every time I'm overwhelmed. What a great job you've done with it and with this recipe!
Thank you Sadia for being so dedicate! You and your team are incredible!
Hi Sadia, i was looking for a diy gift, I founded this recipe and i’m so interested in 🤩
The only issue is that my friend is gluten intolerant, so i was wondering if i could substitute the all purpose flour with a gf flour. Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks for your blog, it’s amazing!
Lots of love from Italy
I guess fall is calling my name, because I just made these (and ate one still warm from the oven), and they are delicious! I used hazelnuts instead of walnuts but otherwise didn't change the recipe. I have a long week ahead of me, and these are going to be a great thing to look forward to! I've followed PULs for a long time on YouTube, but I don't know if I've ever made a recipe before- that is certainly going to change, based on how successfully these turned out.
Hi I made tried out the recipe today. The muffins were delicious and went down really well! but I'm wondering if I could make this recipe into a loaf cake as well?
This is such a creative holiday present! I've made them a couple of times and also gave them away as a cute jar filled with goodness - which it is. And the muffins taste so delicious!! Would really recommend this!
Giving this as a holiday present is such a cute idea!! I made them for myself and they are delicious.
Really good and unique! I did have to add a lot more liquid. An extra 3/4 cup almond milk and about 1/4 cup apple sauce. I might do more figs and less chocolate next time, I’ve never had figs baked in anything and it’s delicious! Thanks!
Great recipe. I skipped the flaxseed, reduced oil to 3T and added 1 egg and 1tsp vanilla. Used 1/2 oat flour and 1/2 almond flour for that piece of the recipe. 1/2 cup sugar is enough.
Incredible muffins! I can proudly bring them in to my chef coworker tomorrow to impress :-) I left out the ginger, cardamom and clove due to friends sensitivities and tastes and they still tasted fantastico! Highly recommend!
Great recipe!
Gifted these in the mason jar. A total hit! Thank you Sadia!
Super easy, taste amazing, and the whole family loved them! Will be making them again:) thank you PUL!
I love these muffins. I have made this recipe twice to share as Christmas gifts. And for my own family 4 times this month: Twice substituting dried sour cherries. Everyone loves them. One note my batter seemed a little dry so I add a splash more “milk”. Happy New Year. Jennifer
This has become our new favourite muffin recipe!
I made these twice this week and I used oat flour instead of almond flour for one batch, and almond flour for the second batch. The first batch (using oat flour) was definitely more dense, but it tasted almost like a "granola bar muffin" which we didn't mind at all! The oat flour was less expensive, and it didn't impact the taste, just the texture. The second batch (using almond flour) had a more airy texture, but tasted equally delicious.
Thank you for yet another amazing recipe!
Happy New Year!
Hi! I made these muffins for myself and loved them! I wanted to give them to my friend this year, but she’s allergic to nuts. What can I use instead and how much of it?
Thank you for the inspiration! Muffins are absolutely delicious and the process of making this cute jar was therapeutic for me. I wish you happy holidays!
Thank youu! I made it last year for my best friend and this Christmas I will do it for my cousins! Great idea!
These are soo delicious! The spices make this taste so festive and amazing! I will be making this for a friend of mine for Christmas. Thank you for the great gift idea :-)
Incredibly delicious recipe and very original idea for a gift! Thanks a lot!
Hi! Could I use rice flour instead of all-purpose flour to make them gluten free?
Hi! Can you substitute the almond flour for regular all-purpose flour? The almond flour is quite expensive and I have a tight budget... :)
These are SOOOOOOOOO good!
I tried it with gluten-free all-purpose flour instead of 'simple' all-purpose flour and instead of almond flour. It needed much more yoghurt, I put there like 340 ml :)) it became more solid than I think it should have been, but it came out totally fine. it is delicious!
p.s., it would be awesome if some recipes would have a gluten-free version as well 😇
Hello :) Do you think I could substitute the almond flour for oat flour? Also this is such a lovely idea☺️
Hi there! These look amazing and I’d love to give them as a gift — but the person I’d like to gift these to isn’t a fan of dried fruit. Is there something I could use in place of figs (that is not another kind of dried fruit)? 🙂
Such a fabulous idea of sending this as a gift. These cupcakes are amazing! All your recipes deliver exactly what’s promised. Also, the website is so thoughtfully created- to adjust for serving sizes, for printing recipe notes for the gift ideas.. wonderful! Everything about what you do is so thoughtful!
God bless you
Hello,
These muffins are amazing, I'm so in love with them,have all my favourites - walnuts, chocolate ant dried figs. These became my to go snack or breakfast number 1 option.
I'm so thankful for your recipes, so simple yet so nutritious and delicious. Let me enjoy and appreciate cooking^^.
Making these for the week! This past Christmas we actually prepped them in jars like your video and gave them away as gifts. They are delicious and have become a staple. Thank you, Sadia!
these muffins are wonderful! They are easy to prepare, moist and flavorful. I added all the spices and used dried cherries and chopped dates since that is what I had and I wanted to make the muffins "right now." My kitchen smelled amazing. The only complaint I had was that my family ate the entire batch in one day.
Next time I will certainly double the recipe. Thank you for adding a wonderful new fall muffin to my collection.
Can I use microwave for this recipe instead of oven ? And how long should I bake by using microwave?
Also, I would like to know if all purpose flour could be a substitute of almond flour?
Thank youuu
They are really delicious! Can I freeze them?
I made these this morning and they turned out delicious. I used dates instead of figs, because I didn't have any. Thank you so much for the recipe. PUL never disappoints!
Made this a few days ago, for my family and it was definitely a hit! Super easy to make, the presentation turned out amazing (loved the added garnish idea on top) and turned out really good too. I expected them to turn out a bit dense, but nope they were perfect!
Any suggested changes for using fresh figs?
These were a bit denser than I had anticipated but then realized they were perfect for an on-the-go breakfast, and I LOVED the flavor combo! As always, any recipe I try from here never fails!!
I have made these at least 4 times and they are amazing. They are heavier, so perfect for the morning staple. Since I am pregnant sneaking in walnuts and figs is a winner!! Love these!
I've made these twice so far, and they are delicious! Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. I subbed coconut sugar for brown sugar, and I've tried them with turkish dried figs once and dried cranberries/golden raisins the other... I like the cranberries better here, but both were good! :) Thanks for the great recipe!
so fun to assemble and enjoyed giving them to a friend this holiday season 🤍
These are my new favorite muffins ever! I made these for my family, and they loved them too, especially my picky sibling! Will definitely be making these often!
I made these for my mother in law, she didn't want to make them because the layering was too beautiful haha. After a few months she finally decided to make them and they turned out great! Not too sweet, the perfect amount of sugar. It was her first time baking a vegan recipe and she was really impressed with how good they turned out even though there was no eggs or dairy in it.
Thank you for another great recipe!
I originally made these as a gift, but had to make one for myself afterwards. 😄 They were absolutely delicious! I made one with dried mango and the other with dried cranberries. The layering took some time but definitely worth it.
I originally made these as a gift, but had to make one for myself afterwards. 😄 They were absolutely delicious! I made one with dried mango and the other with dried cranberries. The layering took some time but definitely worth it.
Perfect breakfast muffin! I used chia seeds and dried cranberries instead since I didn't have flax seeds or figs. I made these for work to bring to breakfast and everyone loved them! I enjoy secretly sneaking in healthy food into my coworkers. =)
Can I use oat flour in place of the al purpose flour?
I made the muffins with died cranberries and my family and I all loved this recipe!
Outstanding! They made the perfect Christmas gift and they were adored by my non-vegan family! 🤗 I hope we will have more muffins-in-a-jar recipes for the next Christmas! 😁 I love anything with creative spices!
Love, Love, Love this recipe, have made it over 3 times now and is popular with the family :), Many thanks for this and keep up the good work!
I have made these about five times now and they are absolutely delicious! My whole family loves them and they finish a batch within a couple of days. I've made them with dried cranberries as well and they tasted just as good! Thank you for your recipes, Sadia! It's always so fun to try a new PUL recipe.
Those are my best go to muffins.
I use dates instead of figs. Amazing. Thank you for a great idea.
I finally made these muffins after giving them away in the 'jar-version' for Christmas! They are SO delicious (and fantastic as a 'hot-cross-bun' alternative for Easter). Thanks Sadia for all you do and inspire us to do x