Liz's Morning Glory Muffins

Start your day with a burst of flavor and wholesome goodness with Liz's Morning Glory Muffins! Packed with shredded carrots, sweet apple, plump raisins, and a touch of unsweetened shredded coconut, these muffins are a delightful balance of natural sweetness and hearty texture. Warm spices like cinnamon and ginger elevate every bite, while chopped walnuts (or pecans) add a satisfying crunch. Made with a blend of applesauce and vegetable oil for added moisture, these muffins are both soft and satisfying. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go or a midday pick-me-up, Liz’s Morning Glory Muffins are easy to prepare in just 20 minutes and can be enjoyed fresh or frozen for later. Don’t miss out on this perfect treat for busy mornings or leisurely brunches!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 cup shredded apple (peeled and cored)
• 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
• 3 None eggs
• 0.67 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.33 cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the tin.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Fold in the shredded carrots, shredded apple, shredded coconut, raisins, and chopped walnuts. Mix until the dry ingredients coat these additions evenly.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and applesauce, and whisk until the wet ingredients are combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be thick and chunky.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters 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

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1387.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4099.1

Total Fat 215.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 90.1g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 3998.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 530.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.8g	0%
Total Sugars 300.3g
Protein 50.5g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 351.1mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 2354.5mg	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: 45.4%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 49.8%