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Super Moist & Wholesome Morning Glory Muffins

Three golden-brown morning glory muffins cooling on a wire rack with visible shredded carrots.
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Bake these hearty Morning Glory Muffins packed with carrots, apples, raisins, and warm spices. They stay incredibly moist, making them a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  5. Gently fold in the grated carrots, chopped apple, raisins, nuts, and coconut (if using) 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 unsweetened applesauce.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, place them in an airtight freezer bag, and freeze 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 well) along with the carrots and apples.

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