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Classic Moist & Healthy Morning Glory Muffins Recipe

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Start your day with these wholesome Morning Glory Muffins. Packed with carrots, apples, raisins, and nuts, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for meal prepping as a grab-and-go breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup finely chopped apple (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened 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 large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots, chopped apple, raisins, chopped nuts, and coconut (if using). Mix until the add-ins are 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 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 extra moisture, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the oil with unsweetened applesauce.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool completely, place in an airtight container or freezer bag, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight on the counter for a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
  • If you prefer a sweeter muffin, you can add 1/2 cup of crushed pineapple (drained well) along with the carrots and apples.

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