Morning Glory Muffins Recipe

Morning Glory Muffins are the ultimate breakfast treat, combining wholesome ingredients like carrots, apples, nuts, and coconut for a moist and flavorful muffin. Perfect for busy mornings or as a healthy snack, these muffins are packed with fiber, natural sweetness, and a hint of spice to brighten your day.

Equipment:

• Muffin tin
• Paper liners or cooking spray
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Grater
• Spatula

Ingredients:

• Dry Ingredients:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Wet Ingredients:
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Mix-Ins:
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 2 large carrots)
  • 1 medium apple, grated
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with cooking spray.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Add Mix-Ins:
   Stir the grated carrots, apple, coconut, raisins, and nuts into the wet ingredients.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
6. Fill Muffin Tin:
   Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. Bake:
   Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve:
   Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Presentation Ideas:

• Serve the muffins warm with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey.
• Arrange them in a basket lined with a colorful napkin for a brunch display.

Tips:

• For a nuttier flavor, toast the nuts before adding them to the batter.
• Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
• Experiment with mix-ins like dried cranberries, pineapple, or zucchini for a unique twist.

Morning Glory Muffins are the perfect blend of flavor, texture, and nutrition. Whether you’re enjoying them with coffee or packing them for an on-the-go snack, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite. Whip up a batch and start your mornings off right!

Morning Glory Muffins Recipe

Start your day with these hearty and delicious Morning Glory Muffins! Packed with carrots, apples, nuts, and raisins, they're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.

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Equipment

• Muffin tin
• Paper liners or cooking spray
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Grater
• Spatula

Ingredients

  

• Dry Ingredients:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Wet Ingredients:
• 3 large eggs
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Mix-Ins:
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrots about 2 large carrots
• 1 medium apple grated
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans

Instructions

 

• Preheat the Oven:
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with cooking spray.
• Combine Dry Ingredients:
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
• Mix Wet Ingredients:
• In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined.
• Add Mix-Ins:
• Stir the grated carrots, apple, coconut, raisins, and nuts into the wet ingredients.
• Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
• Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
• Fill Muffin Tin:
• Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
• Bake:
• Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
• Cool and Serve:
• Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.