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Unbelievably Moist Morning Glory Muffins

Close-up of three freshly baked, moist morning glory muffins topped with shredded carrots and raisins.
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Bake a batch of these hearty, classic Morning Glory Muffins. They are packed with carrots, apples, coconut, and warm spices, ensuring an unbelievably moist texture perfect for a make-ahead breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or substitute 1 cup all-purpose and 3/4 cup whole wheat flour for a healthier option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or substitute with 3/4 cup maple syrup or honey for low sugar breakfast muffins)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup finely chopped apple (about 1 medium apple)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the sugar (or liquid sweetener), oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots, chopped apple, coconut, raisins, and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. These are freezer friendly muffins.

Notes

  • For an extra moist crumb, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the oil with applesauce.
  • If you prefer a bakery style muffin top, fill the cups slightly higher and bake for a few extra minutes at 400°F for the last 3 minutes.
  • These carrot apple muffins freeze well for up to 3 months. Wrap them individually before freezing.

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