Description
Start your morning right with these soft, moist, and wholesome Morning Glory Muffins—a delicious combination of carrots, apples, oats, and spices, perfectly sweetened and packed with texture. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a healthy snack, or fresh breakfast ideas, this easy recipe delivers on flavor and nutrition. They’re make-ahead friendly, freezer-safe, and endlessly customizable—great for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrots
½ cup grated apple
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins
¼ cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and oats.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, oil, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Fold in grated carrots and apples.
5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in walnuts, raisins, and coconut if using.
7. Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
8. Top with extra oats or chopped nuts if desired.
9. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Use freshly grated apples and carrots to keep the muffins extra moist.
Don’t overmix the batter—gentle folding makes tender muffins.
These freeze well, so make a double batch and store half for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Morning Glory Muffins, healthy snack, quick breakfast, easy recipe