Morning Glory Muffins
Kickstart your day with a delicious batch of Morning Glory Muffins — a flavor-packed treat bursting with wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and made with shredded carrots, grated apple, plump raisins, and crunchy walnuts, these muffins are a delightful balance of texture and taste. Coconut adds a tropical twist, while a moist, tender crumb is achieved using vegetable oil and three large eggs. Quick to whip up in just 20 minutes of prep time, these nutrient-rich muffins are a great grab-and-go breakfast or mid-morning snack. Serve them warm with a touch of butter or cream cheese for the ultimate comfort. Packed with fiber and flavor, these muffins are the perfect way to brighten up your mornings!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup grated apple
- 0.5 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 0.67 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 3
Stir in the shredded carrots, grated apple, coconut, raisins, and walnuts. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
Step 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each one about three-quarters full.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Enjoy these nutritious and flavorful morning glory muffins just as they are or with a spread of cream cheese or butter.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1356 grams (1356.0g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3934 |
| Total Fat 209.40g | 268% |
| Saturated Fat 39.70g | 199% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 90.10g | |
| Cholesterol 558mg | 186% |
| Sodium 4204mg | 183% |
| Total Carbohydrate 486.40g | 177% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.30g | 119% |
| Total Sugars 256.50g | |
| Protein 61.30g | 123% |
| Vitamin D 123IU | 615% |
| Calcium 357mg | 27% |
| Iron 20mg | 113% |
| Potassium 2182mg | 46% |
Source of Calories