Vegan Corn Dog Muffins [gluten-free + whole grain]
A healthy version of two classic ‘junk foods’! Cornbread and vegan hot dogs combine in the ultimate fun food you can feel good about eating. Soft, fluffy corn muffins and delicious hotdogs make for a satisfying snack or side for your next tailgate!Â
You guys know I am a podcast addict. I subscribe to over 50 on my iPhone and listen to at least 3 or 4 daily. I like ones on everything from food and fitness to comedy and true crime.
My podcast listening  habits have inspired a number of blog posts over the years, but never a recipe. Well, I can officially say that is no longer true! After today’s post, we’ll have our first podcast inspired snack. :)
See, I was recently listening to one of my favorites, Pop Culture Happy Hour. It’s an NPR podcast on all things current in music, literature, film, celebrity culture, and TV! I love the hosts and they’re always getting on fun tangents. They even have a special segment at the end of each show dedicated to sharing one thing that ‘made them happy this week’. How awesome is that?!
Well, with football season upon us, the main host remarked that one thing she was excited for was not the game itself, but the upcoming tailgate parties. She makes her famous corn dog mini muffins for friends’ parties on the regular and they’ve become somewhat expected by her fellow tailgaters!
Now, I’ve never been a big hot dog fan…but I do love cornbread. So I figured that maybe combining them would be a new way I could try hot dogs.
But of course, this is Healthy Helper after all! So you know I had to put a funky, healthy spin on it. Specifically, a vegan one.
With that, I give you….VEGAN CORN DOG MUFFINS! The ultimate junk food/tailgate snack gone healthy!
Vegan Corn Dog Muffins
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 9 muffins
- Category: Savory Snacks
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup stone ground cornmeal
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons oil of choice
- 3 vegan hot dogs, cut into thirds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place muffin liners in a muffin pan.
- Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; stir in the applesauce, milk, and maple syrup. Add the oil while stirring. Pour the mixture into the muffin tins. Place 1 hot dog piece into the center of each muffin.
- Bake in the oven until a toothpick or small knife inserted into muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.
Who would have thought that corn dogs could be made into a wholesome option for your next tailgate?
This recipe is totally plant-based, gluten-free, and full of whole grains. Yet it tastes like a total FUN food. Ya know, the ones you NOM on when a game gets heated! Stress eating at its finest, right?!
Today also happens to be I Love Food Day and tomorrow is National Corn Dog Hot Dog (close enough!) Day. So aside from being recently inspired, this really is the PERFECT recipe to be posting today. ;)
Whether you love corn dogs or have never had one, you will LOVE this recipe. They actually make for a great anytime snack since they combine healthy carbs AND protein. I like eating them with a squeeze of ketchup! And seriously, who doesn’t love ketchup? :)
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Do you ever get ideas for posts from podcasts?
Have you ever had a corn dog?
What ‘junk food’ would you like to see healthified?
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My son is going to love this! So fun and clever (and tastes great too)!
Thanks Susan!!! Enjoy!!
These are absolutely adorable! I’m definitely thinking of football season treats because FOOTBALL is BACK. Anything that’s cornbread-like I’m probably going to enjoy.
Thanks love! Let me know if you try them out!
I don’t actually think I’ve ever had a corn dog (I never liked hot dogs as a kid!) but these look so good!
Haha! I wasn’t a huge hot dog fan either believe it or not…but in these I love them! Maybe cause they’re vegan lol!
i had been looking forward to this post. im not a huge corn dog person as i didnt grow up with it..i do like the idea of a stick food!
Glad you liked the recipe, girl! Let me know if you try it!
Wow these are so creative! Love that they are vegan too :)
Thanks girl! I was really happy with the way these turned out!
That is so neat! I didn’t know that they made vegan hot dogs that look exactly like regular hot dogs. This recipe would be such a blessing for any vegans Kaila! :) Thank you friend.
Thank you so much Em! Let me know if you try it!
Hi Kaila,
These corn dog muffins sounds delicious, healthy and perfect for this time of year with Fall just around the corner. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!
Thank you so much Marla! Enjoy!
These sound really good… and great for football season!
Thanks Vicki! Enjoy!
I never ate many corn dogs growing up but I do love them both. And I just love this idea, perfect for a tailgate or a football party. I love experimenting with healthier dips, but in reality they’re never the greatest for you especially if you use corn chips to dip.
Thanks Patricia! Let me know if you try these!
Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe at the #RecipeSharingParty. I look forward to what you will share next week!
OMG these are just simple and easy enough for me to make. Most recipes I admire but know I’ll never actually get to..but real talk I LOVE corn dogs and no restaurants have gluten free ones! So excited for these girlie you outdid yourself
Awwwww thank you so much girl!!! Let me know if you try these!!! :)
Oh my goodness, I LOVED corn dogs as a kid! And then I grew up to be a vegetarian! ;) lol I will have to give these a try and see if my boys like them! :)
Let me know how you like them!!
Ah these are so cute! What a great idea. I know podcasts are all the rage right now, I totally need to get on board, especially if they prove motivational/inspirational for recipe making ;)
Thanks so much for sharing this at Healthy Vegan Friday! I’m pinning & sharing. Have a great day Kaila!
Thank you so much! Let me know if you try them!
So much fun!
I think my kids would devour these! ?
Thanks for the recipe!
Michelle
I think so too! Very kid friendly!!
What a fun idea!!Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned and tweeted!
Thanks Helen! I’ll be back for sure!
I’m a vegetarian too but have never made these. I bet my kids would LOVE it!! I am totally going to have to make these!
Thank you for sharing at #bloggerspotlight! Don’t forget to come link up tomorrow night and see how was featured!
So welcome! Let me know when you try them!
What a clever idea! Kids would love these, too. Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!
Thank you!!
I love Corn Dogs and these muffins look awesome! Hope you have a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Thank you so much! I’ll be back!!
These look wonderful, I’m looking for healthier snacks to reach for this pregnancy as I must admit I am eating a lot of ‘junk’! x #brillblogposts
You’ll love these!!
These are so fun! I think my kids will get a kick out of them :-) Pinned & thanks for sharing at Sunday Fitness & Food.
Thank you so much!!
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing on Welcome Home Wednesdays. We hope to see you again this week.
Thank you for stopping by!