Description
Healthy Morning Glory Muffins packed with carrots, zucchini, apple, coconut, pecans, and whole grains. Perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated
- 3/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 16-cup muffin pan.
- Combine flours, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add zucchini, carrots, apple, raisins, coconut, and pecans.
- Whisk eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill muffin cups nearly to the top.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for several minutes before serving.
Notes
- Soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes before adding for softer texture.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Store in an airtight container for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 35