Morning Glory Muffins (Printable)

Moist, wholesome muffins loaded with carrots, apples, nuts, and warm spices.

# 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

# Steps:

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 incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix to maintain texture.
05 - Fold in carrots, apple, raisins, nuts, and sunflower seeds until evenly distributed throughout batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They are essentially a breakfast disguised as a muffin, packed with fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains that keep you full for hours.
  • The texture is incredibly moist from the applesauce and grated produce, so they stay fresh for days unlike most muffins that dry out overnight.
  • You can customize the add-ins based on what you have, making them a forgiving recipe for busy bakers.
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  • Overmixing the batter will make these muffins tough and dense, so stop stirring as soon as the flour streaks disappear.
  • Grate your carrots and apple on the finer side of your box grater for the best texture throughout the muffins.
03 -
  • Use room temperature eggs and applesauce to help the batter come together smoothly and prevent pockets of unmixed ingredients.
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking to allow the flour to hydrate fully, resulting in a more tender muffin.

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