Morning Glory Muffins (Printable)

Moist, wholesome muffins packed with carrots, apples, nuts, and warm spices—perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 3 large eggs
08 - ⅔ cup vegetable oil
09 - ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Fruits & Vegetables

11 - 2 cups grated carrots (about 2 medium)
12 - 1 large apple, peeled and grated
13 - ½ cup raisins

→ Nuts & Seeds

14 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
15 - ¼ cup sunflower seeds (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and coconut until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix to maintain tender texture.
05 - Fold in carrots, apple, raisins, chopped nuts, and sunflower seeds if using, until evenly distributed throughout batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These muffins stay incredibly moist for days, making them perfect for meal prep breakfasts
  • The combination of grated carrots and apples adds natural sweetness without feeling heavy
  • You can easily customize the add-ins based on whats in your pantry
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  • Overmixing the batter will make these muffins tough and rubbery, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Grating the vegetables and apple by hand gives better texture than using a food processor, which can make them too watery
03 -
  • Grate your carrots and apples the night before and store them in the refrigerator to make morning baking much faster
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before scooping to help the flour hydrate evenly

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