Morning Glory Muffins (Printable)

Moist muffins loaded with carrots, apples, nuts, and warm spices for a wholesome breakfast treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 3 large eggs
08 - ⅔ cup vegetable oil
09 - ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Fruits & Vegetables

11 - 2 cups grated carrots
12 - 1 large apple, peeled and grated
13 - ½ cup raisins

→ Nuts & Seeds

14 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
15 - ¼ cup sunflower seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and coconut until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to prevent tough muffins.
05 - Fold in carrots, apple, raisins, nuts, and sunflower seeds until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins rest in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Theyre essentially a breakfast salad disguised as an indulgent muffin
  • The batter comes together in one bowl with zero fancy techniques
  • They stay incredibly moist for days thanks to all those grated fruits and veggies
02 -
  • Overmixing develops gluten and makes muffins tough, so stop as soon as you no longer see dry flour
  • Grate your carrots and apple on the finer side of your box grater for better distribution
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate more easily into the batter
03 -
  • Use the smaller holes on your box grater for carrots and apple so they practically disappear into the batter
  • Let the grated vegetables sit for 10 minutes before mixing to release some moisture and prevent soggy muffins

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