Nut-Free Morning Glory Muffins

Start your day on a bright and flavorful note with these Nut-Free Morning Glory Muffins! Packed with wholesome ingredients like grated carrots, fresh apples, raisins, and shredded coconut, these muffins are bursting with natural sweetness and warm, spiced aromas from ground cinnamon. Perfect for those with nut allergies, this recipe swaps nuts for a nut-free blend that delivers just as much texture and flavor. The combination of applesauce and vegetable oil ensures each bite is wonderfully moist, while a quick 20-minute prep makes this recipe ideal for busy mornings. Enjoy these bakery-style muffins as a grab-and-go breakfast or a satisfying midday snack—each batch yields 12 servings of pure morning glory!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Grated carrots
• 1 cup Grated apple
• 0.75 cup Raisins
• 0.5 cup Shredded coconut
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with a little oil.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then stir in the applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.

Step 4

Add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the grated carrots, grated apple, raisins, and shredded coconut into the batter until distributed evenly.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature for a delightful morning energy boost.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1363 grams (1363.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3620

Total Fat 148.90g	191%
Saturated Fat 42.90g	215%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.30g
Cholesterol 558mg	186%
Sodium 3687mg	160%
Total Carbohydrate 556.60g	202%
Dietary Fiber 32.10g	115%
Total Sugars 324.30g
Protein 52.00g	104%

Vitamin D 120IU	600%
Calcium 313mg	24%
Iron 20mg	109%
Potassium 2219mg	47%

*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: 35.5%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 59.0%