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Moist Morning Glory Muffins

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These moist morning glory muffins with nuts are a quick and easy homemade breakfast treat, packed with shredded carrots, apples, coconut, nuts, and warm spices for a flavorful and textured bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger (freshly grated if possible)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar (can substitute coconut sugar)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots, peeled)
  • ½ cup finely shredded apple (peeled, any sweet variety)
  • ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional but recommended)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts and pecans (mixed)
  • Optional: ½ cup raisins or chopped dates
  • Optional: 2 tbsp flaxseeds or chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs with vegetable oil and sugar. Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
  4. Grate the carrots and apple finely. Toss in shredded coconut and chopped nuts. Add raisins or seeds if using.
  5. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture gently until no flour streaks remain. Then fold in the shredded carrot, apple, coconut, and nuts.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with batter using an ice cream scoop for even portions.
  7. Bake in the center of the oven for 20-25 minutes. Check at 20 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Remove muffins and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Toast nuts lightly before chopping for enhanced flavor. If muffins brown too fast, tent with foil after 15 minutes. Let muffins cool completely on a wire rack to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend and consider adding an extra egg or flaxseed meal for structure. For vegan, use flax eggs and replace sugar with maple syrup.

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