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The Best Moist Morning Glory Muffins Recipe

A stack of three golden brown morning glory muffins featuring visible shreds of carrot and coconut.
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Make these hearty, moist Morning Glory Muffins packed with grated carrots, apples, coconut, and nuts. This easy recipe is perfect for a wholesome grab-and-go breakfast or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup finely chopped apple (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and allspice.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined. Whisk in the vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the grated carrots, chopped apple, shredded coconut, raisins, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use freshly grated carrots and finely chopped apples.
  • You can substitute walnuts for pecans, or use a mix of both nuts.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool completely, then store airtight for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight on the counter before serving.
  • To make these a bit sweeter, you can add a simple glaze made from 1/2 cup powdered sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon of milk, drizzled over cooled muffins.

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