Morning Glory Muffins with Carrot, Apple and Coconut
In short: Moist breakfast muffins full of grated carrot and apple, raisins, coconut and nuts, spiced with cinnamon and made without any dairy. It takes about 47 min in total and makes 12 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 27 min
- Total
- 47 min
- Servings
- 12
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 275 kcal
Morning glory muffins are a fruit-and-vegetable muffin built for breakfast. Grated carrot and apple keep the crumb moist, raisins and coconut add sweetness and chew, and nuts give crunch. The batter is chunky rather than smooth, and oil takes the place of butter, so the muffins stay soft for days. One is filling enough to eat on the way out the door.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Whisk the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl, breaking up any lumps of sugar.
- Stir in the carrot, apple, raisins, coconut and nuts until everything is coated in the flour mixture.
- In a jug, whisk the eggs, oil, orange juice and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the dry mixture and fold until just combined. The batter will be thick and chunky.
- Divide the batter among the cups, filling them to the top. Sprinkle a little extra coconut over the tops if you like.
- Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until the tops are firm and golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then move the muffins to a rack.
Tips
- If the grated apple and carrot look wet, press them lightly in a clean towel before adding them. Too much liquid makes the muffins heavy.
- Swap the raisins for chopped dates or dried cranberries, and use sunflower seeds instead of nuts for a nut-free version.
Questions and answers
Can I make morning glory muffins ahead?
Yes. They keep for 4 days in an airtight container and improve after a day. Freeze them for up to 3 months and warm in the oven or the microwave.
Can I use whole wheat flour in these muffins?
Yes. Replace up to half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. The muffins will be a little denser and nuttier.
What is in a morning glory muffin?
It is a spiced muffin made with grated carrot and apple, raisins, coconut and nuts. The fruit and vegetables keep it moist, so it stays soft without any butter.
How long does it take to make Morning Glory Muffins with Carrot, Apple and Coconut?
About 47 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 27 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Morning Glory Muffins with Carrot, Apple and Coconut?
About 275 kcal per serving, with 4 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 275 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
