Morning Glory Muffins (Printable)

Moist, wholesome muffins filled 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

→ 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
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

# Directions:

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 well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix to ensure tender muffins.
05 - Fold in carrots, apple, raisins, walnuts or pecans, and sunflower seeds until evenly distributed.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full to allow for proper rising.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins rest in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They are incredibly moist from the fresh fruit and vegetables so they stay fresh for days
  • The combination of warm spices and sweet chunks makes every bite interesting
  • You can pack them with whatever nuts seeds or dried fruits you love most
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make your muffins tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Grate your vegetables and fruits just before mixing to prevent them from becoming watery
  • Letting the muffins cool in the pan for exactly 5 minutes prevents them from becoming soggy on the bottom
03 -
  • Use freshly grated nutmeg along with the cinnamon for an extra layer of warm spice
  • Toast the nuts and sunflower seeds before adding them for deeper flavor

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