Vegan Classic French Madeleines

Delight in the timeless elegance of *Vegan Classic French Madeleines*—a plant-based twist on the iconic French pastry. These delicate shell-shaped cakes boast a soft, fluffy texture with a hint of zesty lemon and rich vanilla flavor. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond milk, ground flaxseeds, and vegan butter, this recipe creates a dairy-free and egg-free batter that transforms into golden perfection in just minutes. Perfectly sweetened and dusted with a light shower of powdered sugar, these madeleines are ideal for tea time, dessert, or a sophisticated snack. Quick to whip up and irresistibly charming, this vegan adaptation ensures you can enjoy the charm of French patisserie with no compromise.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
• 3 tablespoons water
• 0.25 cup vegan butter, melted
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a madeleine pan with a bit of vegan butter.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle and create a vegan 'buttermilk'.

Step 3

In another small bowl, mix the ground flaxseeds with water. Set aside for a few minutes until it thickens.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

In a larger mixing bowl, combine the melted vegan butter and granulated sugar. Beat well with a whisk or mixer until slightly fluffy.

Step 6

Add the thickened flaxseed mixture, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the butter mixture. Mix well.

Step 7

Alternate adding the dry flour mixture and the vegan 'buttermilk' to the wet ingredients in the large bowl. Start and end with the dry mixture, gently folding in each addition until well combined.

Step 8

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each shell about 3/4 full.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the pan from the oven and let the madeleines cool in the pan for 1-2 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once cooled, dust the madeleines with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(494.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1377.3

Total Fat 52.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1393.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 116.3g
Protein 14.5g	0%

Vitamin D 43.9IU	0%
Calcium 254.5mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 258.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.0%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 61.8%