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Grain-Free Morning Glory Muffins
4.3 from 177 votes

Grain-Free Morning Glory Muffins

Grain-Free Morning Glory Muffins are moist, spiced muffins made with almond flour, shredded coconut, grated apple and carrot, raisins, and walnuts. Sweetened with coconut sugar and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, they offer a dense, tender crumb without traditional grains. These muffins bake to a golden brown and provide a flavorful breakfast or snack option with a blend of natural sweetness and texture from the fruit and nuts.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 240 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup apple 1 medium apple, peeled cored and grated, grated
  • 1 cup carrot 1 large carrot, peeled and grated, grated
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract pure
  • 2 cups almond flour finely ground
  • 1 cup coconut unsweetened, shredded
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup walnut chopped, raw
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-hole muffin pan with muffin papers or lightly spray with oil.
  2. Add the first five ingredients (eggs through vanilla extract) to a mixing bowl and whisk until well-combined. Add the remaining ingredients (almond flour through sea salt) to a separate mixing bowl and stir the dry ingredients until well combined.
  3. Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients and stir well until everything is combined. The batter will be very thick.
  4. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling the holes 3/4 of the way up.
  5. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until muffins are golden brown.
  6. Allow muffins to cool completely (at least one hour) before peeling off the muffin papers to consume (If you try to peel off the muffin papers while the muffins are still hot, they will stick to the papers. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For coconut, shredded can be substituted with flaked coconut according to preference.
  • Allow muffins to cool completely before removing papers to avoid sticking.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 12) Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 15g (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 12)
Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 15g 23%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.