Description
Morning Glory Muffins are a deliciously wholesome way to kickstart your day. Bursting with the goodness of grated carrots, crunchy apples, and a medley of nuts, these muffins offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Their fluffy texture, coupled with a golden-brown crust, makes them not only a delightful breakfast option but also an ideal snack for any time of the day. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to customize with your favorite add-ins, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy them warm out of the oven or store them for later indulgence—they’re simply irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, honey or maple syrup, vegetable oil, and applesauce until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Fold in the grated carrots and zucchini, along with optional nuts and dried fruit. Mix gently until just combined.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
- Bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg