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Morning Glory Muffins (Best Ever, Easy, Bakery-Style)


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  • Author: Donald Anderson
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Morning glory muffins are hearty and moist with carrots, apple, and warm spice—perfect for breakfast and meal prep.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup neutral oil

  • 1/2 cup applesauce

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots

  • 1 cup grated apple

  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)

  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)


Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan.

  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

  3. Whisk eggs, brown sugar, oil, applesauce, and vanilla.

  4. Stir wet into dry just until combined. Fold in carrots, apple, and add-ins.

  5. Bake 18 to 22 minutes until set. Cool.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix for tender muffins.

  • Storage: Keeps 4 days airtight; freeze 2 months.

  • Tools: Muffin pan, liners.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American