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Morning Glory Muffins

This recipe for delicious healthy moist carroty muffin (AKA Morning Glory Muffins) was a hit.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 8 Tablespoons butter (one stick) melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and grated (about 2 cups)
  • 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple well drained and pressed dry with paper towels
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a 12-cup muffin tin and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  • Gently fold the wet ingredient into the flour mixture. Add the carrots, pineapple, and coconut and fold together until just combine. Do not over mix.
  • Add 1/3 cup of the batter to each muffin cup. Bake the muffins until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then flip them out onto a wire rack and let them cook for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can add what you like to these muffins! They are great with dried fruit, nuts, and seeds! I love adding a few teaspoons or orange zest too.
  • These muffins freeze really well. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap and put them in a zip top freezer bag for up to two months.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to quickly and easily divide your batter into the wells of the muffin tin.
  • These make a great breakfast and snack so feel free to double them so you have plenty.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 12 muffins | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 3716IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

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