Pat's Good Morning Muffins

Start your day with a burst of wholesome flavor with Pat’s Good Morning Muffins—an irresistibly moist and nutrient-packed treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a mid-morning snack. These muffins combine the natural sweetness of grated carrots, zucchini, and unsweetened applesauce with the warm spiciness of cinnamon, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Chopped walnuts or pecans and juicy raisins add crunch and chewiness to every bite, while a blend of brown and granulated sugar ensures just the right touch of sweetness. Quick and easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, these muffins are a great way to sneak in a serving of veggies in the most delicious way possible. Bake a batch to enjoy fresh out of the oven or store them for on-the-go mornings and school lunches!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 Large eggs
• 0.75 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup Carrot, grated
• 1 cup Zucchini, grated
• 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans
• 0.5 cups Raisins

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Stir the applesauce into the wet mixture until combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the grated carrot, grated zucchini, chopped walnuts (or pecans), and raisins until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1495.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3559.0

Total Fat 158.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.3g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 3100.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 514.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.9g	0%
Total Sugars 286.3g
Protein 55.2g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 419.7mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 2979.7mg	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: 38.5%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 55.5%