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Ultimate Moist Morning Glory Muffins Recipe

Three freshly baked morning glory muffins, topped with pecans, resting on a small white plate.
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Make these hearty, moist Morning Glory Muffins packed with carrots, apples, coconut, and pecans. This recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for healthy breakfast meal prep.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Add the grated carrots, chopped apple, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, and raisins (if using) to the wet ingredients. Stir gently to coat.
  5. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix only until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  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 toothpick 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.
  • These freezer-friendly muffins keep well for up to 3 months when stored in an airtight container. Thaw overnight on the counter before serving.
  • If you prefer a slightly sweeter muffin, you can increase the brown sugar by 2 tablespoons.

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