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Morning Glory Muffins
Fall in love with Morning Glory muffins all over again. This classic recipe combines carrots, apple, pecans, raisins, and a hint of cinnamon.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 14 muffins
Calories: 304 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
wet ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
additions
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 apple peeled, cored, and grated
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped*
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 375F. Line muffin pan with paper liners.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs, oil, and vanilla.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet. When almost incorporated, add the carrots, apple, pecans, and raisins. Fold everything together just until completely combined, but don't over mix.
- Fill the muffin cups and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and the muffins don't feel wet or jiggly in the center. You can use a toothpick to check for wet batter.
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Notes
- *To toast pecans spread them out on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until golden and aromatic.
Nutrition Information
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
270mg
(11%)
Potassium
153mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
3115IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 3115IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.