Morning Glory Muffins

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    16 muffins

  • Calories

    255 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Morning Glory Muffins

These healthy Morning Glory muffins are the BEST. Jam-packed with carrots, zucchini, apple, pecans, coconut and whole wheat flour, they are great for breakfast or a healthy but oh-so-yummy snack.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup zucchini grated
  • 1 cup carrot grated
  • 1 apple peeled and grated, Granny Smith
  • 3/4 cup raisins optional
  • 1/2 cup coconut shredded
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 3 egg large
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare muffin tins with liners or by spraying each cup with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, soda, cinnamon and salt.
  3. Stir the grated zucchini, carrot, apple, raisins if using, pecans, and coconut into the flour mixture, just until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla, then pour into the larger mixing bowl with all the other ingredients and mix just until combined.
  5. Fill each muffin cup with muffin batter almost all the way to the top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes for regular-sized muffins or 16-18 minutes for mini-muffins.

Notes

  • If opting to include the raisins, plump them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain before adding to the muffin batter.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1muffin Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 231mg (10%) Potassium 199mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 1408IU (28%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 231mg 10%
Potassium 199mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 1408IU 28%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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