Morning Glory Muffins
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Morning Glory Muffins
Description
Morning Glory Muffins bring together a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour enriched with shredded apples and carrots, which offer moisture and subtle sweetness. Coconut and pecans add texture and richness, and the brown sugar sweetens the batter alongside warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The combination of vegetable oil, applesauce, and eggs helps create a tender, moist crumb. Baking at 375 degrees Fahrenheit yields muffins with a nicely risen top and soft interior. These muffins work well as a wholesome breakfast option or a portable snack during the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (142g) whole wheat flour (scoop and level to measure)
- 3/4 cup (106g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup (160g) light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1/2 cup (130g) applesauce unsweetened
- 3 egg large
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (172g) apple peeled and shredded, golden delicious or gala variety
- 1 1/4 cups (154g) carrot peeled and finely shredded
- 1/2 cup (40g) coconut shredded, sweetened
- 1/2 cup (60g) pecan chopped, brand: Fisher
- 1/2 cup raisins separated if clumped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 15 muffin cups with paper liners and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together wheat flour, all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl whisk together brown sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs and vanilla until well blended.
- Stir in apples, carrots, and coconut.
- Add flour mixture, pecans and raisins and fold just until combined.
- Divide batter among paper lined muffin cups filling each nearly full. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean, about 19 - 23 minutes.
- Let cool in pan for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.