Morning Glory Muffins (Printable)
Moist, wholesome muffins packed with carrots, apples, nuts, and warm spices—perfect for breakfast or nutritious snacking.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - ⅔ cup vegetable oil
09 - ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Fruits & Vegetables
11 - 2 cups grated carrots (about 2 medium)
12 - 1 large apple, peeled and grated
13 - ½ cup raisins
→ Nuts & Seeds
14 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
15 - ¼ cup sunflower seeds (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and coconut until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined—batter may remain slightly lumpy. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough muffins.
05 - Fold in grated carrots, apple, raisins, chopped nuts, and sunflower seeds if using until evenly distributed throughout batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 22–25 minutes until tops are golden and a wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack. Cool completely before storing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They stay moist for days thanks to all those grated vegetables and fruits
- The batter comes together in one bowl with zero fancy techniques required
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- These actually taste better the next day when all the flavors have had time to meld together
- Grating the vegetables and apple by hand gives a better texture than using a food processor
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- Squeeze the grated apple and carrot lightly between paper towels to prevent overly soggy muffins
- Let your eggs and oil come to room temperature before mixing for better emulsification