Description
Delightful Morning Glory Muffins bursting with wholesome ingredients like grated carrots, zucchini, nuts, and dried fruit for a nutritious, flavorful start to your day. These moist muffins are lightly sweetened with honey and brown sugar, offering a perfect balance of taste and healthfulness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
Produce
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup grated zucchini
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir together until evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, honey or maple syrup, vegetable oil, and unsweetened applesauce until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Slowly add the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently. Fold in the grated carrots, grated zucchini, chopped nuts (if using), and dried fruit until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow space for rising.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from oven and transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool before serving.
Notes
- To keep muffins moist, do not overbake; start checking at 20 minutes.
- Walnuts or pecans add a nice crunch but can be omitted or substituted with seeds for nut-free versions.
- Use unsweetened applesauce to reduce added sugars.
- These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months—thaw before serving.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
