Best 6 Better Morning Glory Muffins Recipes

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Better morning glory muffins - a delicious way to start your day! These muffins are made with fresh zucchini, carrots, and apples, which gives them a moist and flavorful texture. They are also packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, oats, and nuts, making them a nutritious and filling breakfast option. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday breakfast or a special treat for the weekend, these muffins are sure to be a hit.

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BEST MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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"These moist muffins are chock-full of goodies like coconut, apple, pineapple, carrots and nuts," relates Evelyn Winchester of Hilton, New York. "They're delicious for breakfast or lunch. I get many requests for the recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
3/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots
1 medium tart apple, peeled and grated
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla. Stir in carrots, apple, pineapple, coconut, raisins and nuts., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 14 to 16 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for the pan (see Cook's Note)
3 extra-large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots, unpeeled and grated on a box grater
1 Granny Smith apple, unpeeled and grated on a box grater
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange two racks evenly spaced in the oven. Line two muffin pans with paper muffin cups.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, and vanilla. Add the carrots, apple, pineapple, pecans, coconut, and raisins and stir together. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Scoop the batter with a standard (2 1/4-inch) ice cream scoop (I use rounded scoops of batter) into the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Place the pans on a baking rack to cool and serve the muffins warm or at room temperature.

BETTER MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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Traditional morning glory muffin recipe, tweaked to make it heartier and tastier. Half the fat, less sugar, whole wheat flour, and ground flax seed improve the muffin without anyone in my family knowing the difference. Oh, and dried cranberries instead of raisins. Even the kids love these!

Provided by McLaughA

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
¼ cup ground flax seed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 large Granny Smith apple, shredded
¾ pound carrots, shredded
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup applesauce
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 large muffin cups.
  • Mix brown sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cranberries, coconut, flax seed, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add grated apple and carrots; stir to combine. Add pineapple, vegetable oil, applesauce, pecans, eggs, and vanilla extract; stir until just combined. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 359.7 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h

Yield 14 to 16 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for the pan (see Cook's Notes)
3 extra-large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots, unpeeled and grated on a box grater
1 Granny Smith apple, unpeeled and grated on a box grater
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚ and arrange two racks evenly spaced in the oven. Line two muffin pans with paper muffin cups.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil and vanilla. Add the carrots, apple, pineapple, pecans, coconut and raisins and stir together. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Scoop the batter with a standard (2 1/4-inch) ice cream scoop (I use rounded scoops of batter) into the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Place the pans on a baking rack to cool and serve the muffins warm or at room temperature.

MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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These are the best muffins I've ever eaten! Once I took them to a brunch. Three other women had brought muffins, too, but mine disappeared first, and everyone wanted the recipe. Even my husband, who doesn't normally like muffins, just can't seem to get enough of these.-Paddy Webber, Exeter, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canola oil
1 medium apple, shredded
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrot
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil, apple and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in the carrot, raisins, coconut and pecans., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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These easy and tasty muffins are a glorious way to start any day. They combine the great taste and chewy texture of carrots with the wonderful flavors of apple, raisins, coconut, walnuts, and cinnamon.

Provided by Debbie Clarke

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded carrots
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the carrot, raisins, nuts, coconut, and apple.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into the carrot/flour mixture, just until moistened. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 289 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh zucchini: Fresh zucchini adds moisture and a delicate flavor to the muffins. It's best to grate the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in tough muffins. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups evenly: Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full to prevent overflow during baking.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean: Baking time can vary depending on the oven, so it's essential to check the muffins for doneness before removing them from the oven.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before serving: This allows the muffins to set and develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

These Morning Glory Muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They're packed with wholesome ingredients like zucchini, carrots, apples, and raisins. The muffins are also moist and flavorful, thanks to the addition of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Whether you're looking for a healthy breakfast option or a tasty snack, these muffins are sure to please.

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