Morning Glory Muffins (Printable)

Moist, wholesome muffins loaded with carrots, apples, nuts, and warm spices—ideal for breakfast or snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 3 large eggs
08 - ⅔ cup vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, or similar)
09 - ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Fruits & Vegetables

11 - 2 cups grated carrots (about 2 medium)
12 - 1 large apple, peeled and grated
13 - ½ cup raisins

→ Nuts & Seeds

14 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
15 - ¼ cup sunflower seeds (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly with cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and coconut until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix as this will create tough muffins.
05 - Fold in grated carrots, apple, raisins, chopped nuts, and sunflower seeds if using. Distribute evenly throughout batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Use a scoop or spoon for consistent portioning.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before storing or serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These muffins manage to feel indulgent while secretly delivering vegetables, fruit, and nuts in every bite.
  • The batter comes together in one bowl, making them entirely doable even on chaotic weekday mornings.
02 -
  • Overmixing once you add the wet to the dry will make these tough and rubbery instead of tender.
  • Grating your carrots and apples on the finer side of your box grater helps them disappear into the batter for better texture.
03 -
  • Press down on your grated carrots and apples in a sieve to remove excess liquid before adding them, which prevents soggy muffins.
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate more smoothly, so pull your eggs out 20 minutes before you start mixing.

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