Description
Start your day right with these delicious Morning Glory Muffins, a perfect blend of healthy ingredients and irresistible flavors. Packed with carrots, zucchini, apples, and crunchy pecans, these muffins are not only nutritious but also incredibly satisfying. Ideal for busy mornings or as a wholesome snack, they can be easily customized to suit your taste. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or freeze for quick grab-and-go options later!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 granny smith apple (peeled and grated)
- 3/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in grated zucchini, carrot, apple, raisins (if using), pecans, and coconut until just mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until combined.
- Fill each muffin cup almost to the top with batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes for regular muffins or 16-18 minutes for mini-muffins. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg