Morning Glory Muffins
Start your day with a burst of flavor and nutrition by baking these delightful morning glory muffins. Packed with vibrant carrots, crunchy nuts, and sweet coconut, each muffin is a perfect blend of sweetness and warmth. Ideal for brunch gatherings or a quick breakfast on-the-go, these muffins will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- ½ cup raisins or dried fruit
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (or your choice of nuts)
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, oil (or applesauce), and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots, raisins, chopped nuts, and coconut flakes carefully.
- Spoon the batter into muffin tins until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg