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Classic Moist & Healthy Morning Glory Muffins Recipe

Close-up of a moist morning glory muffin cut in half showing carrots, raisins, and nuts inside.
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Start your day with these wholesome Morning Glory Muffins. They are packed with carrots, apples, raisins, and nuts, offering a moist texture and warm spice flavor perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast.

Ingredients

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

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 medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gently fold the grated carrots, chopped apple, raisins, nuts, and coconut (if using) into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Use a spatula to fold everything together until no streaks of flour remain. A few lumps are fine; this keeps your muffins moist.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture and natural sweetness, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the oil with unsweetened applesauce.
  • These are excellent for meal prep. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
  • If you prefer a sweeter top, sprinkle a small amount of coarse sugar over the batter before baking.

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