Description
Start your day on a delicious note with these wholesome Morning Glory Muffins. Packed with carrots, apples, nuts, and raisins, these muffins are a nutritious and satisfying treat for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 2 medium)
- 1 apple (peeled and grated)
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add coconut, nuts, raisins, carrots, and apple.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, orange juice, and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Fill muffin tin cups 3/4 full with batter. Bake for 20–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well and can be thawed overnight or reheated in the microwave.
- Try using chopped dates or dried cranberries instead of raisins for a different flavor.
- For added texture, sprinkle oats or seeds on top of the muffins before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
