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Morning Glory Muffins

Morning Glory Muffins

These Morning Glory Muffins are a delightful blend of healthy ingredients, perfect for breakfast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 15 muffins
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour spooned & leveled
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup ground flaxseed optional

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed light or dark
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or canola oil, or melted coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup applesauce unsweetened smooth
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest optional
  • ⅓ cup orange juice or pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Fruits and Nuts

  • 2 cups shredded carrots about 4 large
  • 1 cup shredded apple about 1 large
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup chopped pecans unsalted

Instructions
 

Baking

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare muffin pan.
  • Whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl and wet ingredients in a medium bowl, then combine.
  • Spoon the batter into liners and bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake for an additional 18 minutes.
  • Allow muffins to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm in the microwave (if desired).

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple muffins, breakfast muffins, carrot muffins, cinnamon muffins, healthy muffins, Morning Glory Muffins
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