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Classic Moist & Healthy Morning Glory Muffins Recipe

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Start your day with these wholesome, moist Morning Glory Muffins packed with carrots, apples, raisins, and warm spices. They are perfect for meal prepping and make a satisfying grab-and-go breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped apple (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)

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. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots, chopped apple, raisins, chopped nuts, and coconut (if using). Mix only until the additions are 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 pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, Ethan suggests adding 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce along with the wet ingredients.
  • These are excellent for meal prep; store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
  • To keep the texture moist, Maya recommends grating the carrots finely and ensuring you do not overbake them.

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