Description

Morning Glory Muffins are a healthy, flavorful breakfast treat packed with carrots, apples, pineapple, nuts, and spices. These moist muffins are perfect for busy mornings and easily customizable for various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups (260 g) shredded carrots (about 4 large)

1 cup (140 g) grated Granny Smith apple with peel (about 1 large)

½ cup sweetened shredded coconut (unsweetened also works)

3 large eggs, room temperature

⅔ cup (160 ml) vegetable oil

1 cup (8 oz can) crushed pineapple, drained

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

½ cup (64 g) unsalted chopped walnuts (optional)

½ cup (80 g) raisins

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
Stir in the shredded carrots, grated apple, and shredded coconut. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, crushed pineapple, vanilla extract, and orange zest (if using).
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in the walnuts and raisins.
Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Optionally, sprinkle sugar on top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Add more spices like nutmeg or ground cloves for an extra flavor kick.
Swap ingredients like using mashed bananas instead of pineapple or shredded zucchini instead of apple.
Use a gluten-free flour blend to make these muffins gluten-free.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 200
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg