Morning Glory Muffins: Delicious and Nutritious Breakfast Treat Recipe
Delicious and nutritious breakfast treat recipe that combines fruits, nuts, and spices for a wholesome start to your day.
- Author: Jenna
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, raisins, and chopped walnuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can reduce the sugar or use a sugar substitute.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other mix-ins like chocolate chips or seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Morning Glory Muffins, breakfast muffins, healthy muffins