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Classic Moist & Healthy Morning Glory Muffins Recipe

Three freshly baked morning glory muffins topped with chopped nuts and carrot pieces, 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 meal prepping and make a satisfying grab-and-go breakfast.

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 granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped apple
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened 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 large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Stir the applesauce into the wet ingredients.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots, chopped apple, raisins, chopped nuts, and coconut (if using). Mix only until the additions are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  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.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the oil with an equal amount of plain Greek yogurt.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool completely, then wrap individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Thaw overnight on the counter.
  • If you want a slightly sweeter muffin, add 1/4 cup of crushed pineapple (drained well) along with the carrots and apples.

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