Description
Morning glory muffins offer a delightful breakfast treat packed with carrots, apples, and nuts. Moist and wholesome, these hearty muffins provide energy to start your day with a nutritious and satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and arrange paper liners in a muffin tin.
- Create a dry ingredient base by thoroughly blending whole wheat and all-purpose flours, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Craft a smooth wet mixture by whisking eggs, brown sugar, honey, vegetable oil, and applesauce until well integrated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, ensuring minimal stirring to maintain a light texture.
- Incorporate grated carrots, zucchini, optional nuts, and dried fruit into the batter, mixing until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Distribute the batter evenly into muffin liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove muffins from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before serving, enabling them to set and develop full flavor.
Notes
- Customize your muffins by swapping whole wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Control sugar levels by reducing brown sugar and using natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a diabetic-friendly version.
- Add extra protein by incorporating chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or a scoop of protein powder to boost nutritional value.
- Extend shelf life by storing muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator, which keeps them fresh for up to 5 days and maintains their moist texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg