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Morning Glory Muffins
These easy morning glory muffins are the perfect way to start the day!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Servings: 16 muffins
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple drained and squeezed very dry, 1 can
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup applesauce
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded carrot about 4-6 carrots
- 1 apple peeled and grated
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a muffin pan (or line with paper liners).
- Combine eggs, pineapple, sugar, apple sauce, oil, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and combine just until moistened. Fold in remaining ingredients.
- Divide mixture over 16 muffin cups. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes. Turn the temperature down to 350°F and bake for an additional 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Notes
- Morning glory muffins are extra moist and will stay fresh for about two days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.
- Freeze them for up to 4 months in a large zippered bag and thaw them at room temperature overnight or in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
140
(7%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
111mg
(5%)
Potassium
107mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1816IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1816IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.