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Ultimate Moist & Healthy Morning Glory Muffins with Carrots, Apples, and Nuts

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Bake these incredibly moist and flavorful Morning Glory Muffins packed with grated carrots, apples, coconut, and warm spices. This recipe is simple, perfect for meal prep, and results in bakery-style muffins ready for your busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup finely chopped apple (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the grated carrots, chopped apple, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, and raisins, if using. Mix only until the additions are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best texture, measure your grated carrots after grating them.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, place them in an airtight, freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter for easy grab and go breakfasts.
  • If you want a slightly sweeter, bakery-style finish, you can mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon milk and drizzle over the cooled muffins.

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