Morning Glory Muffins are a delicious way to start your day. Packed with shredded carrots, apples, nuts, and warm spices, these muffins offer a naturally sweet and hearty bite that makes them perfect for breakfast, a snack, or meal prep.

These muffins remind you of everything springtime and have lots of flavor packed into each bite. I love freezing these to make an easy grab and go breakfast. Want to use up more fresh carrots? Try these Banana Carrot Muffins that are equally just as tasty! 

Healthy Benefits of Morning Glory Muffins

These muffins are more than just a tasty treat, they’re packed with nutrients that support overall health:

• High in fiber from whole wheat flour, carrots, apples, and raisins, which helps digestion and keeps you full longer.
• Rich in antioxidants from spices like cinnamon and ginger, which help fight inflammation.
• Contains heart-healthy fats from pecans and pumpkin seeds, supporting brain and heart function.
• Naturally sweetened with fruit and a touch of brown sugar, reducing the need for excessive added sugars.
• A great source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A from carrots, vitamin C from apples and orange juice, and magnesium from nuts and seeds.

These muffins provide steady energy without the crash, making them ideal for a morning boost or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Ingredients Needed:

• Raisins
• All-purpose flour and Whole wheat flour
• Brown sugar
• Baking soda
• Cinnamon and Ground ginger
• Salt
• Eggs
• Vegetable oil – or whatever oil you have on hand.
• Vanilla extract
• Orange juice
• Shredded carrots – shred your own, or use pre-shredded. 
• Granny Smith apples, shredded
• Unsweetened shredded coconut
• Chopped pecans
• Pumpkin seeds

How to Make Morning Glory Muffins

Prepare the oven and muffin tin. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners.

Soak the raisins. Place raisins in a small bowl, cover with hot water, and let them sit while you prepare the batter.

Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Stir to combine.

Whisk the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and orange juice.

Combine the mixtures. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

Add mix-ins. Gently fold in the shredded carrots, shredded apples, coconut, pecans, and pumpkin seeds. Drain the raisins and stir them into the batter.

Portion the batter. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. The muffin cups should be full to the top. 

Cook. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes.

Cool and enjoy. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Helpful Tips

Don’t overmix. Stir until just combined to keep the muffins light and tender. If you stir the wheat flour too much, it will activate the gluten, which will lead to tough muffins. The batter will be very thick, if needed you can mix with your hands after add the apples and carrots.

Don’t skip the soaking. Soaking the raisins in water beforehand plumps them back up again.
Check for doneness. Muffins should be domed and slightly firm to the touch. Use a toothpick to test.
Make ahead. Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat for a fresh-baked taste. Warm a muffin in the microwave for 15-20 seconds before serving.

Substitutions and Variations

• Oil: Swap vegetable oil for melted coconut oil or unsweetened applesauce for a lower-fat option.
• Nuts and Seeds: Use walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, or omit entirely for a nut-free version.

• Tropical Twist: Add crushed pineapple and a touch of nutmeg for a fruity variation.
• Chocolate Boost: Stir in a handful of dark chocolate chips for a slight chocolatey flavor.

More Delicious Muffin Recipes: 

• Blueberry White Chocolate Muffins
• Sweet Potato Zucchini Muffins
• Banana Lentil Muffins
• Flaxseed Muffins

Morning Glory Muffins

Morning Glory Muffins are a delicious way to start your day. Packed with shredded carrots, apples, nuts, and warm spices, these muffins offer a naturally sweet and hearty bite that makes them perfect for breakfast, a snack, or meal prep.

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Prep Time: 12 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 28 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup raisins
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoo
• n ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 2 granny smith apples shredded
• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tin with 12 liners.
• In a small bowl, cover raisins with hot water and set aside to soak.
• In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, spices, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, vanilla, and orange juice.
• Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir till combined. Fold in carrots, apples, coconut,
• pecans, and pumpkin seeds. Drain raisins and stir into mixture.
• Divide batter among 12 muffintins.
• Bake 25 to 28 minutes until nicely domed and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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