Morning Glory Muffins
Morning Glory Muffins are deliciously packed with healthy ingredients like carrots, nuts, and pineapple, making them a perfect choice for breakfast or a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained Make sure to drain well to avoid sogginess.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the grated carrots, coconut, raisins, nuts, and pineapple into the wet ingredients.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, plain or with butter/cream cheese. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for a few seconds to reheat. Adjust mix-ins to taste for a personalized muffin.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g
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