Morning Glory Muffins
Morning glory muffins are a delightful way to kickstart your day! Bursting with warm spices, juicy carrots, and coconut flakes, each bite offers a comforting blend of flavors. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these muffins are easy to make and can be stored for those busy mornings when you need a quick pick-me-up. Enjoy their fluffy texture and wholesome ingredients that make every muffin feel like a treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ⅓ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients gently, then add shredded carrots, dried fruit, nuts, and coconut until just combined.
- Fill each muffin tin about three-quarters full and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling in tins for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg