Morning Glory Muffins

“Morning Glory!” No one will call twice when these sunny muffins are on the breakfast menu. Quick to prepare. Sweet and moist. Nutritious! Freeze an extra batch for a Grab and Go breakfast.

Servings: 24

Source: Eleanor Christopherson 

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon 
  • 1 cup sugar 
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • ½ cup chopped coconut (optional)
  • 1 apple, grated
  • 3 eggs 
  • 1 cup oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350ᵒ degrees F.
  2. Grease the bottom of muffin cups or use liners.
  3.  In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar together.
  4. Stir in carrots, raisins, nuts, coconut, and apple into flour mixture. 
  5. In a small bowl, combine eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir into flour mixture. Be careful not to overmix. 
  6. Fill 2 dozen muffin cups ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Information

190 Calories │ 11g Fat (2.5g Saturated) │ 22g Carbohydrates │ 8g Added Sugar │ 2g Protein │ 150mg Sodium │ 1g Fiber