Start your day on a sweet note with these Morning Glory Muffins! Bursting with flavors and textures, these muffins are a delightful way to enjoy breakfast. Imagine waking up to the smell of freshly baked muffins that are loaded with wholesome ingredients, ready to fuel your morning.
These muffins are not just tasty; they are a celebration of everything good about breakfast. With the perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of spice, they combine grated carrots, apples, and nuts to create a nutritious treat that will keep you going until lunchtime. You can easily whip up a batch for a busy week or a cozy weekend brunch.
The Best Morning Glory Muffins You’ll Ever Make
These Morning Glory Muffins are moist, flavorful, and packed with vibrant ingredients. Each bite offers a delightful combination of sweet, nutty, and fruity flavors, making them an irresistible choice for breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup grated apple (about 1 medium apple)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, grated apple, coconut, chopped nuts, and dried fruit.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 muffins
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 26g