Description
These Morning Glory Muffins are a wholesome and delicious breakfast treat packed with grated carrots, apple, raisins, nuts, and coconut. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and sweetened naturally, they offer a nutritious start to your day with a moist, tender crumb.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins
Fresh Ingredients
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 2 medium)
- 1 apple (peeled and grated)
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Add Mix-ins: Stir in shredded coconut, chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, grated carrots, and grated apple to the dry mixture, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well; thaw overnight in the refrigerator or warm gently in the microwave before serving.
- Raisins can be substituted with chopped dates or dried cranberries for variety.
- For added texture and visual appeal, sprinkle oats or seeds on top of each muffin before baking.
