Description
Wake up to a burst of comforting, wholesome flavor with these Morning Glory Muffins. Perfectly moist, mildly sweet, and packed with shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, apples, and warm spices, these muffins are your answer to a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or easy food idea. Whether you need breakfast ideas for the week or a nutritious snack, these muffins are a cozy, make-ahead option you’ll reach for again and again.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrots
1 apple, peeled and grated
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with brown sugar. Stir in the oil and vanilla.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently.
5. Fold in carrots, apples, pineapple, raisins, and nuts until just combined.
6. Scoop the batter into muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 22–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
These muffins freeze beautifully—just wrap individually and thaw as needed.
Swap raisins with dried cranberries or dates for a twist in flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg