Morning Glory muffins are what happen when breakfast says, “Let’s be productive.” Carrots, apple, nuts, raisins, warm spice—basically a whole breakfast buffet disguised as one muffin.
They’re hearty, lightly sweet, and packed with texture. One of these + coffee and you suddenly feel like a person who owns a planner. 🧁✨
Why This Recipe is Awesome
- Loaded with fruits, veggies, and nuts
- Naturally moist and flavorful
- Filling enough to count as breakfast
- Great for meal prep
They taste cozy, not “health food sad.”
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
The glory stuff:
- 1 cup grated carrots
- ½ cup grated apple (squeezed lightly)
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Let’s do this. - Prep muffin pan.
Line or grease well. - Mix dry ingredients.
Whisk flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. - Mix wet ingredients.
In another bowl, whisk brown sugar, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla. - Combine.
Add wet to dry and stir gently. Don’t overmix. - Add the glory ingredients.
Fold in carrots, apple, raisins, nuts, and coconut. - Fill muffin cups.
About ¾ full. - Bake 20–24 minutes.
Toothpick should come out clean or with crumbs. - Cool slightly.
Texture improves as they cool.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not squeezing apple a bit. Too much moisture = soggy muffins.
- Overmixing. Dense bricks incoming
