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Morning Glory Muffins

Morning Glory Muffins: Easy, Wholesome Treat for Every Day

Delicious Morning Glory Muffins, packed with wholesome ingredients for a perfect start to your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 muffins
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup ground flaxseed (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup light or dark brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or canola oil, or melted coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened smooth applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
  • ⅓ cup orange juice or pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 large)
  • 1 cup shredded apple (about 1 large)
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup unsalted chopped pecans

Instructions
 

Baking

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray or use greased/sprayed cupcake liners. Prepare for 14–16 muffins.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and flaxseed together in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, honey, oil, applesauce, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla together until combined. Mix in carrots and apples, then combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir in raisins and pecans.
  • Spoon the batter into liners, filling them to the top. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F; then reduce the temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Total baking time is about 23–24 minutes.
  • Allow muffins to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack until ready to eat.
  • Cover leftover muffins. Store at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

This recipe yields 14-16 muffins, so be prepared for a second batch if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword breakfast muffins, easy muffin recipe, healthy muffins, Morning Glory Muffins, snacks, wholesome treats
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