Morning Glory Muffins
Morning glory muffins are the perfect way to start your day. These hearty muffins are packed with wholesome ingredients like carrots, apples, raisins, and coconut, making them both nutritious and delicious. They’re naturally sweetened with fruits and brown sugar, making them a healthier option for breakfast or a snack. The moist texture and warm spices make each bite comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients :
- 1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 apple grated or finely diced
- ⅓ cup shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup raisins
Directions :
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, oil, brown sugar, applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, apple, shredded coconut, and raisins.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
