Easy Wholesome Gingerbread Muffins

If there’s one flavour that screams warmth and comfort, it’s gingerbread. And if you love gingerbread as much as I do, then these gingerbread muffins are going to become your new favourite treat. Think of all the lovely ginger-spiced goodness, minus the hassle of rolling out dough—plus, they’re eggless and made with whole wheat flour and jaggery. So not only do they taste delicious, they’re a little healthier too!

These muffins are a perfect blend of warm spices, earthy sweetness, and a touch of spicy heat from both ground ginger and fresh ginger. Imagine biting into a soft, fluffy muffin with a subtle, sweet kick—each bite feels like a hug from the inside. The added jaggery brings an authentic, deep sweetness, so much richer than refined sugar. And that ginger sugar topping? It’s the icing on the muffin—literally! That little sprinkle gives each muffin a crisp, sweet, and slightly spicy finish.

Perfect for any time of day—whether you’re grabbing one for breakfast, enjoying a mid-afternoon snack, or pairing them with a hot cup of tea or coffee. These muffins are easy to make, and they’re sure to fill your home with the most wonderful aroma of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses-like sweetness. Plus, they’re a great treat for anyone avoiding eggs but still craving something indulgent.

The best part? They’re made with whole wheat flour, so they’re a bit heartier and healthier than your usual muffin, without losing any of the taste. You won’t even miss the refined flour, trust me! It adds a lovely nutty flavour that pairs perfectly with the spices and jaggery.

If you are looking to baking healthier treats for Christmas, you may like these recipes:

Eggless Wholewheat Linzer Cookies

Eggless Wholewheat Christmas Fruit Cake/Plum Cake

Eggless Wholewheat Sticky Date Pudding

This eggless gingerbread muffin recipe is all about keeping it simple and fun. No need to stress over complex ingredients or tricky steps. You’ll have a batch of these spiced muffins ready in no time, and your family or friends will be asking for seconds

So, ready to make your kitchen smell like a ginger-spiced dream? Let’s get baking!

Eggless Wholewheat Gingerbread Muffins

Serves: 6 Prep Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins 20 mins

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

For the Muffin -

1 cup (130 g) - Whole Wheat Flour

1 tbsp - Ground Ginger

1 tsp - Ground Cinnamon

1/4 tsp - Ground Cloves

1 tsp - Baking Powder

1/2 tsp - Baking Soda

1/8 tsp - Salt

1/3 cup (60 g) - Jaggery

1/3 cup (60 g) - Ghee/Butter

3/4 cup (180 ml) - Milk

1 tsp (5 ml) - Apple Cider Vinegar

Topping -

2 tbsp - Raw Sugar

1 tsp - Ground Ginger

1/4 tsp - Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

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1. In a mixing bowl take the whole wheat flour and add  ground ginger,  ground cinnamon,  ground cloves, baking powder,  baking soda. Give it a good mix and set it aside.
2. In another bowl take ghee/butter, powdered jaggery, milk, apple cider vinegar and grated fresh ginger. Give it a good mix. Add our dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula to combine everything evenly until a smooth batter forms.
3. Line a 6 cavity muffin pan with muffin liner and divide the batter equally among the muffin cases. Level the top.
4. Mix raw sugar with ground ginger and cinnamon. Sprinkle the sugar over the muffins and bake them in a preheated oven at 180 C for around 15-20 mins until a skewer inserted in the middle of the muffin comes out clean.
5. Let the muffins cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store any leftover muffins in an air tight container in the refrigerator for upto 2 weeks.

Notes

1. To make these muffins vegan, you can use any neutral flavoured vegetable oil instead of butter/ghee and use a dairy free milk or just water to make the batter.
2. You can bake this as a tea cake too. Increase amount of milk to 1 cup. Use a 7 inch round cake pan or 8 inch loaf pan and bake it for around 30-40 mins depending on your oven.
3. If you do not want to use the ginger sugar top, increase the amount of jaggery in the batter by 2 tbsp. 
4. You can add chopped candied ginger/ginger candy in the batter too. It will make the muffins even more gingery!

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