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Classic Moist & Healthy Morning Glory Muffins Recipe

A stack of four golden brown morning glory muffins topped with nuts and dried fruit, sitting on a white plate.
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Start your day with these wholesome, moist Morning Glory Muffins. Packed with carrots, apples, raisins, and warm spices, they are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup finely chopped apple (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and brown sugar until combined. You are doing great!
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the grated carrots, chopped apple, raisins, nuts, and coconut (if using) to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
  6. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until you see no streaks of flour remaining. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Give yourself a high-five for keeping it simple!
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious, healthy breakfast muffins!

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the oil with applesauce.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, place them in an airtight, freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight on the counter for an easy grab-and-go breakfast idea.
  • If you prefer a sweeter muffin, add 1/4 cup crushed pineapple (drained) along with the carrots and apples.

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