Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins
Start your day with a burst of flavor and nutrition with these Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins! Packed with wholesome ingredients like grated carrots, sweet apples, raisins, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of unsweetened shredded coconut, these muffins are a delightful twist on the classic morning glory recipe — completely gluten-free and irresistibly moist. A warm blend of cinnamon and vanilla adds cozy sweetness, while a combination of gluten-free all-purpose flour and xanthan gum ensures the perfect fluffy texture that’s hard to achieve in gluten-free baking. These muffins are quick and easy, ready in just about 45 minutes, and make a nourishing, grab-and-go breakfast or snack for busy mornings. Whether you’re gluten-sensitive or just love a hearty muffin, these treats will be a hit with everyone in your family!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 cups Grated carrot
- 1 cup Grated apple
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or lightly grease it.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
Step 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until the flour mixture is moistened. Do not overmix.
Step 5
Fold in the grated carrots, grated apple, raisins, walnuts, and, if using, shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
Step 6
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Enjoy these wholesome and delicious gluten-free morning glory muffins warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1365.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4027.6 |
| Total Fat 227.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 43.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 100.8g | |
| Cholesterol 558mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2897.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 493.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 232.8g | |
| Protein 41.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 123IU | 0% |
| Calcium 473.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2294.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories