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Classic Moist & Healthy Morning Glory Muffins Recipe

Close-up of a morning glory muffin split in half, showing moist texture, shredded carrots, nuts, and raisins inside.
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Start your day with these wholesome, moist Morning Glory Muffins. Packed with carrots, apples, raisins, and warm spices, they are perfect for a healthy breakfast or a grab-and-go snack. These are great for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped apple
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and brown sugar until combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the grated carrots and chopped apple to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing only until the flour streaks disappear. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the raisins, chopped nuts, and coconut, if using.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. These are excellent for make ahead breakfast preparation.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the oil with applesauce.
  • To make these muffins gluten free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend.
  • These muffins freeze well. Wrap cooled muffins individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.

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