Description
These Morning Glory Muffins are hearty, moist, and packed with wholesome goodness — like carrots, apples, raisins, coconut, and warm spices. A perfect balance of nutrition and comfort, they’re ideal for breakfast, snacks, or brunch.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2 large eggs
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrots
1 apple, peeled and grated (preferably Granny Smith)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or grease lightly.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in coconut, raisins, and nuts.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until well combined. Stir in grated carrots and apples.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them nearly to the top.
6. Bake for 22–26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter; it’s okay if it’s a little lumpy — that’s how you get soft, tender muffins.
You can toast the nuts beforehand to enhance their flavor and crunch.
If using coconut oil, make sure the eggs and other ingredients are at room temperature to avoid solidifying the oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Morning Glory Muffins, Healthy Muffins, Easy Breakfast