Juice Pulp Muffins

A delicious Scrappy Cooking recipe utilizing pulp of apple, beet and carrot juice for juice pulp muffins! These muffins are delicious, aromatic, and zero-waste. It’s a full package!

One of my biggest pet peeves is food going to waste. Whether we’re talking about vegetable scraps, takeaway leftovers, or in this case, juice pulp… I am always on a mission to create recipes that turn scraps into GOLD.

This recipe is no exception! I used the pulp from my delicious ABC juice to make these moist and luxurious juice pulp muffins. Not only is this recipe zero-waste, it also features some hidden veggies!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Who says vegan baking has to be really difficult and elaborate? This recipe is just as easy as most muffin recipes out there!
• In addition to nutritious fiber from the juice pulp, the recipe features a myriad of healthy, wholesome ingredients.
• It’s an excellent way to use up juice pulp and reduce your personal (or household) food waste! Not to mention a great excuse to make muffins…
• The addition of fruit pulp ensures that the muffins are moist and flavourful. If you’re using the pulp from my apple, beet, and carrot juice recipe, your muffins will also have a beautiful color!
• These juice pulp muffins can be served as dessert, party food, midday snack, or even breakfast!

How to Make This Recipe

First, let’s make our egg substitute. Mix the ground flaxseed with water, and set aside for 10 minutes, until you have a thick, gel-like mixture.

Preheat the oven to 350F and line a 12-muffin baking tin with liners.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together all of the wet ingredients. Carefully add the dry ingredients into the same bowl. Then, gently fold in the dry ingredients until there are no flour streaks. Do not overmix.

Finally, add the chocolate chips and scoop the batter into your muffin liners.

Place the muffin tray in the center of the oven and bake for 20-23 minutes. To check that the muffins are ready, stick a toothpick into the center of the muffin and if it comes out clean, you’re done!

Allow the juice pulp muffins to cool in a pan for five minutes, before transferring them to a cooling rack. 

Hack It!

• Store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to four days. In our household, no muffin has ever survived long enough for storage to be a concern!
• This recipe was created specifically as a zero-waste companion to the ABC juice. However, you are welcome to use juice pulp from a different homemade juice. I would recommend sticking generally with juice that features fruit and mild or sweet vegetables.
• If you like to plan your meals ahead of time, you can make a batch of these muffins and eat them for various meals. For instance, you could enjoy them with a cup of coffee for breakfast, eat them as a quick snack in the middle of the day, or serve them as dessert after a family dinner.
• I usually say that chocolate chips are optional, but I’ve never met anyone who opted out! However, you can also use cacao nibs, seeds, or crushed nuts for some texture.

Who Could Benefit from Hidden Veggie Recipes

• Children. Many children are picky eaters and may be resistant to trying new fruits and vegetables. By incorporating them into familiar foods like smoothies, muffins, or sauces, children may be more likely to consume them without even realizing it.
• Individuals extra sensitivity. Some people find it difficult to get enough fruit and veggies into their diet because they may have issues with unfamiliar or unpleasant textures. Having a recipe that feels familiar and safe, while also featuring some nutritious ingredients can be hugely beneficial.
• People with busy lifestyles. Many people lead busy lives and may not have the time to prepare and cook fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis. By incorporating them into convenience foods, they can still benefit from the nutrients without the added prep time.
• Older adults. Older adults may have difficulty chewing or swallowing certain fruits and vegetables. By incorporating them into softer or blended forms, such as soups or smoothies, they may be more easily consumed.
• Anyone looking to increase their fruit and vegetable intake. Incorporating hidden fruits and vegetables into meals or snacks can be an easy and effective way to increase overall intake of these nutrient-dense foods, regardless of age or dietary restrictions.

Other Recipes You’ll Love

• Homemade Chewy Granola Bars
• Overnight Oat Buns
• 3-Ingredient Magic Fudge Cake
• Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls
• Vegan Sweet Potato Hot Chocolate

If you love simple, beginner-friendly recipes like this one, you should get a copy of the PlantYou Cookbook! It has a great collection of WFPB recipes for every occasion. I am a visual learner, so it was very important to me that the book is user-friendly. That’s why each recipe is accompanied by a helpful infographic detailing the ingredients. I truly wish I had a book like this when I became plant-based!

And if you prefer a more dynamic way of cooking, check out the PlantYou Planner! It’s a meal planner app with OVER 600 EASY VEGAN RECIPES. You can drag and drop the recipes into your custom weekly meal plan, or use one of the curated meal plans created by the PlantYou team. Additionally, the planner allows you to toggle the number of servings for each dish. Perfect for a household of any size!