These morning glory muffins are loaded with carrots, apples, raisins, and walnuts. Moist and savory, it’s great as a healthy breakfast or snack!
These morning glory muffins might just be my favorite muffins. Incredibly moist, warmly seasoned and loaded with chopped carrots, apples, raisins and walnuts. In fact, I tested it four times to include as many mixins as possible. As far as possible! I wanted it to feel like a breakfast twist on our family’s favorite spring dessert, carrot cake. Now that the recipe calls for 3 cups of carrots and 1 cup of apples, I can confidently say that it absolutely does.
Lately I’ve been loving these morning glory muffins for breakfast with coffee, but they’re also great as a snack any time. Give it a try the next time you want a healthy snack. I think you will like them!
Why You’ll Love These Morning Glory Muffins
- It’s easy to make. No mixer required! These muffins are easy to mix by hand.
- Those people are really healthy. This is thanks to whole wheat flour, carrots, and apples.
- They were perfectly frozen. Bake in batches on the weekends so you can have breakfast to-go all week long!
- Moist, warm and spicy, Like your favorite carrot cake.
Morning Glory Muffin Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this morning glory muffin recipe:
- All-purpose flour and whole wheat flour – This combination of flours makes muffins healthy but not too dense. Spoon and level the flour into the measuring cup, making sure not to overfill it.
- Baking powder, baking soda, eggs – Helps the muffins rise as they bake.
- brown sugar – For sweetness. I love the warm spice and molasses-like flavor in these muffins.
- vegetable oil and applesauce – For moisture. If you don’t have vegetable oil, substitute with another neutral oil, such as avocado oil, canola oil, or melted coconut oil.
- Grated carrots and apples – Adds natural sweetness, There’s too much moisture In these morning glory muffins! Carrots also contain nutrients such as fiber and vitamin A. Crumble it on the large holes of a grater before adding it to the batter.
- raisin – For sweetness and chewy texture.
- walnut – For crunches. They also add fiber and healthy fats!
- Cinnamon, ginger, vanilla extract – Fills the muffins with warm, spicy flavor.
- and sea salt – To make every flavor stand out!
Find the full measured recipe below.
Recipe Variations
- Use other dried fruits. Replace raisins with dried cranberries or chopped dates.
- Try switching up the nuts. Fold in chopped pecans or sunflower seeds instead of walnuts.
- Add pineapple. Replace the applesauce with canned crushed pineapple.
- Try using different spices. Add a little nutmeg or cardamom, or use one of those instead of ginger.
Let me know what variations you try!
How to Make Morning Glory Muffins
You can find the full muffin recipe using the measurements below, but for now, here’s a quick overview of how to proceed:
Start by making the dough. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla. Add the chopped carrots and apples to the wet ingredients and mix.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Be careful not to overmix. Otherwise the muffins will be dense.
Fold in raisins and walnuts.
Divide batter evenly among greased 12-cup muffin tins. Use about 1/2 cup batter per muffin.
Bake at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes. The muffin is done when the top of the muffin springs back when touched and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. take pleasure in!
How to store and freeze
Leftover morning glory muffins will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
They also freeze well. Place the cooled muffins in a freezer-safe container or bag, seal, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen muffins by leaving them at room temperature for 1 hour or microwaving them for 20 to 30 seconds. I love keeping a freezer stash for quick breakfasts!
More Favorite Muffin Recipes
If you love these morning glory muffins, try one of these easy muffin recipes:
Morning Glory Muffins
serve 12
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Preheat oven to 400°F and grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
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In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose and whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, and salt.
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In a large bowl, mix together eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Add carrots and apples and mix.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in the walnuts and raisins.
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Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, adding about ½ cup to each cup.
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Bake the muffins for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops spring back to the touch and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
