Description
Moist and fragrant muffins packed with grated carrots, juicy apples, and nuts—a nutritious way to kickstart your day.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped apple (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare your muffin tin: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- Whisk dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in extras: Carefully fold in the grated carrots, chopped apple, raisins, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut.
- Fill the muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or honey. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Morning Glory Muffins, Muffin Recipe, Breakfast Muffins