Dairy-Free Morning Glory Muffins

Start your day on a wholesome and delicious note with these Dairy-Free Morning Glory Muffins! Packed with a medley of nutritious ingredients like shredded carrots, grated apple, raisins, and chopped walnuts, these muffins deliver the perfect balance of natural sweetness and warm spice from cinnamon and ginger. The use of applesauce and vegetable oil keeps them moist and flavorful, while being completely free of dairy. Perfect for breakfast on the go or a satisfying midday snack, these muffins are easy to make in just 20 minutes of prep time and are ready to enjoy in under an hour. Whether you’re catering to dietary needs or simply crave a healthier treat, these dairy-free muffins bring a hearty dose of flavor and texture to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.75 cups light brown sugar
• 0.75 cups apple sauce
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 0.5 cups shredded sweetened coconut
• 0.5 cups chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cups raisins
• 1 medium apple, peeled and grated

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, combine the brown sugar, apple sauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time into the wet ingredients, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.

Step 6

Fold in the shredded carrots, coconut, chopped walnuts, raisins, and grated apple until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Evenly distribute the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1522.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4085.4

Total Fat 190.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 558mg	0%
Sodium 3559.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 570.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.5g	0%
Total Sugars 319.8g
Protein 63.9g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 462.8mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 2626.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 53.7%