Morning Glory Muffins
Morning glory muffins are the perfect blend of flavors and textures to brighten your morning. Bursting with sweet carrots, tropical coconut, and a hint of warm spices, these muffins are both nutritious and delicious. Ideal for busy mornings or casual gatherings, they’re sure to impress your family and friends. Whip up a batch today to experience breakfast bliss!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and applesauce until smooth. Mix into dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in grated carrots, coconut, walnuts, and dried fruit until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg