# Autumnal Vegan Muffins These Cinnamon-Glazed Apple Cinnamon Muffins are Ideal for the Fall Season By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cinnamon-muffins References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/09/vegan-cinnamon-apple-muffins-cinnamon-glaze/) This apple cinnamon muffins recipe is the perfect way to welcome in the new season -- especially if you have dietary restrictions and stick to only [plant-based foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-cakes). From intern Monica at the Free People blog, the Vegan Cinnamon Apple Muffins are also topped with a cinnamon glaze. This gives you a healthy dose of some autumnally appropriate spice. If you are eager to ring in fall, the apple cinnamon muffins make a great snack or breakfast on the go. You will require ingredients such as brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, apple, granulated sugar, baking powder and soda, [rolled oats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-cinnamon-puffed-oat-cakes), vegetable oil, applesauce and unsweetened soy milk. The glaze is made out of light brown sugar, cinnamon, coconut oil or all-purpose flour. You can add your own toppings, for example pecans, cinnamon sugar or sauteed apples. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Foods:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating new and innovative plant-based food products for those with dietary restrictions. - **Autumnal Flavors:** There is a potential for disruptive innovation in developing unique and delicious food products that capture the essence of autumn flavors. - **On-the-go Breakfasts:** There is a market opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating convenient and healthy breakfast products that can be enjoyed while on the go. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** The food manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of plant-based foods by developing new and innovative vegan muffin recipes. - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can tap into the trend of autumnal flavors by offering a variety of seasonal products, including autumn-inspired muffins and baked goods. - **Breakfast Convenience Products:** The breakfast convenience products industry can seize the opportunity of on-the-go breakfasts by creating convenient and nutritious muffin options for busy individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autumnal Apple Cinnamon Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cinnamon-muffin.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-fall-desserts.md) - [Free-From Cinnamon Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-cinnamon-chip-muffins.md) - [Fall-Themed Bakery Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-pumpkin-menu.md) - [Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-pumpkin-streusel-muffins.md) - [Seasonal Ready-To-Eat Oatmeal Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apples-cinnamon.md) - [Apple Cider-Flavored Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-muffin-cookie.md) - [Holiday-Flavored Cinnamon Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweater-weather-roll.md) - [Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pumpkin-muffin.md)