Description
Morning Glory Muffins are hearty and nutritious, packed with shredded carrots, apples, raisins, walnuts, and coconut flakes. They are perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures. These muffins are moist, flavorful, and easy to make, making them a favorite for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup peeled and shredded apple
- Mix-ins:
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, vanilla, and brown sugar. Stir in carrots and apples.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until just combined.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in raisins, walnuts, and coconut flakes.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon batter into lined muffin tin, filling each liner to the top.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350°F (175°C), and bake for another 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Substitutions: Coconut oil or applesauce can replace vegetable oil. Use pecans or almonds instead of walnuts, or dried cranberries instead of raisins.
- Storage: Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Morning Glory Muffins