# Autumnal Gingerbread Muffins This Vegan Muffins are the Perfect for the Holiday Season By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-muffins References: [ohsheglows](http://ohsheglows.com/2015/10/28/pumpkin-gingerbread-muffins-vegan/) The 'Oh She Glows' blog recently published a recipe for a batch of [seasonal vegan muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-roots-vegan-bakery). Although pumpkin is one of the most popular fall flavors, gingerbread often dominates the Christmas season. This recipe combines these two familiar flavors in order to create the perfect holiday treat. Although gingerbread is delicious on its own, the flavor can be somewhat heavy. This recipe used pumpkin to help keep the muffins light and fluffy. In addition to the seasonal ingredients the recipe also calls for delicious toasted walnuts, which give the muffins an extra nutty taste. All of the ingredients are vegan-friendly making the dish perfect for sharing with those who may adhere to a restricted diet. The delicious mix of pumpkin and gingerbread makes these vegan muffins perfect for the holiday season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seasonal Vegan Recipes:** Exploring the combination of popular flavors and ingredients in vegan recipes for a seasonal twist. - **Light and Fluffy Baking Alternatives:** Experimenting with ingredients like pumpkin to create lighter and fluffier baked goods. - **Vegan-friendly Holiday Treats:** Creating vegan desserts and treats that are perfect for holiday celebrations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Developing new vegan recipes and products that cater to seasonal flavors. - **Health and Wellness:** Creating healthier alternatives to traditional holiday treats without compromising on taste. - **Hospitality and Event Planning:** Providing vegan-friendly options for catered events and holiday parties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-pumpkin-streusel-muffins.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-fall-desserts.md) - [Festive Dairy-Free Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sugar-spice-cupcake.md) - [Vegan-Inclusive Festive Sweets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-festive-sweets.md) - [School-Friendly Vegan Sheet Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-cakes.md) - [Healthful Fall-Ready Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-chip-cookie.md) - [Fall-Themed Bakery Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-pumpkin-menu.md) - [Festive Vegan Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-holiday-menu.md) - [Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pumpkin-muffin.md)