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The Ultimate Moist & Wholesome Morning Glory Muffins

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Make these moist and hearty Morning Glory Muffins packed with carrots, apples, nuts, and warm spices. They are perfect for a healthy, grab-and-go breakfast or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup finely chopped apple (about 1 medium apple)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots, chopped apple, pecans or walnuts, raisins, and shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the oil with an equal amount of buttermilk.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool completely, then wrap individually in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Thaw overnight on the counter before serving.
  • If you prefer a sweeter muffin, add 1/2 cup of crushed pineapple (drained) along with the other mix-ins.

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