Morning Glory Carrot Muffins

Start your day with a batch of Morning Glory Carrot Muffins—an irresistibly moist, flavor-packed treat bursting with wholesome ingredients. Made with a delightful medley of shredded carrots, crisp apples, raisins, coconut, and crunchy nuts, these muffins strike the perfect balance of sweet and spiced, thanks to warm cinnamon and ginger. Lightened with a touch of unsweetened applesauce and vanilla, these muffins are a healthier choice without compromising on taste. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an on-the-go snack, these easy-to-make muffins come together in just over 20 minutes of prep time and bake to golden perfection. Store them for days or freeze for a quick grab-and-go option, keeping the goodness fresh whenever you need it.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:22 mins

Total Time:42 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 cup shredded apple (peeled, if preferred)
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 0.5 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 3 units large eggs
• 0.67 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups thoroughly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Stir in the shredded carrots, shredded apple, raisins, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut. Mix thoroughly to coat the add-ins with the dry ingredients.

Step 4

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Be sure not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.

Step 6

Evenly divide the muffin batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. These muffins can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1454.4 grams (1454.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4177

Total Fat 225.30g	289%
Saturated Fat 53.10g	266%
Polyunsaturated Fat 90.10g
Cholesterol 558mg	186%
Sodium 4130mg	180%
Total Carbohydrate 517.80g	188%
Dietary Fiber 38.60g	138%
Total Sugars 284.90g
Protein 62.10g	124%

Vitamin D 120IU	600%
Calcium 395mg	30%
Iron 22mg	124%
Potassium 2340mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.6%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 47.6%