Best 7 Glorious Morning Muffins Light Version Recipes

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Start your day with a delightful and wholesome breakfast treat by trying our "Glorious Morning Muffins Light Version" recipe. These muffins are not only bursting with flavor, but they're also a healthier alternative to traditional muffins. With a perfect balance of sweetness and a moist, fluffy texture, these muffins are an excellent choice for a nutritious and satisfying start to your day.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

GLORIOUS MORNING MUFFINS



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This recipe came from a good friend at work. Great for those of us who need a little more fiber in our diets.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raw quick-cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, do not drain
1/2 cup shredded carrots or 1/2 cup zucchini
1/2 cup skim milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten lightly
1/3 cup powdered sugar (optional)
3 -4 teaspoons skim milk (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Line 12 medium muffin cups withe paper baking cups or lightly grease bottom only of pan.
  • Combine dry ingredients and raisins; mix well.
  • Add combined pineapple, including the juice, carrots, milk, oil and egg; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Fill muffin cups almost full.
  • Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let muffins stand a few minutes, remove from pan.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • For glaze: combine sugar and milk and mix until smooth.
  • Drizzle evenly over muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 166.2, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 15.6, Protein 3.8

GLORIOUS MORNING MUFFINS - LIGHT VERSION



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ALL credit to JellyQueen & her recipe #95708 for posting the original Glorious Morning Muffins which are absolutely AMAZING! I just made a few tweaks to get a bit more nutritional value into them and wanted to share it as another option.

Provided by LillyZackMom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
8 ounces crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
1/2 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup skim milk
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Lightly grease/flour 12 muffin cups.
  • Fill cups almost full.
  • Bake 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let muffins stand for a few minutes, remove from muffin tin, and cool 10 minutes before eating.

MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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Hearty and healthy, these muffins are packed with grated apples, carrot, coconut, and golden raisins. Pepitas replace the usual walnuts. They're made with half whole-wheat and half all-purpose flour.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup pepitas, finely chopped
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup whole milk
1 large carrot, peeled and grated (2 cups)
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and grated (1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups. In a large bowl, whisk together both flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Reserve 1 tablespoon chopped pepitas; whisk the rest into flour mixture. In another bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar, eggs, and milk until smooth. Stir in carrot, apple, coconut, and raisins. Make a well in flour mixture; pour in egg mixture and stir together until just combined (do not overmix). Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each all the way. Sprinkle tops with reserved pepitas.
  • Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in center of muffins comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in tin, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

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

MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/4 cups (175 grams) whole wheat flour
1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups (150 grams) peeled, coarsely grated carrot (from 3 medium carrots)
1 cup (150 grams) peeled, coarsely grated Granny Smith apple (from 1 medium apple)
1/2 cup (58 grams) sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup (75 grams) chopped pecans, toasted
3/4 cup (100 grams) golden or black raisins
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 cup (215 grams) dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 cup whole milk yogurt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons (12 grams) raw sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly coat the top of a standard 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray and line with standard cupcake liners.
  • Whisk the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger and baking soda in a large bowl to combine. Add the carrot, apple, coconut, pecans, raisins and orange zest and toss to coat.
  • Whisk the dark brown sugar, eggs, yogurt and oil in a medium bowl until combined and creamy, about 30 seconds. Gently fold the egg mixture into the dry ingredients just to combine (be careful not to overmix, it's ok if bits of flour are showing).
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Top each muffin with 1/2 teaspoon of the raw sugar.
  • Bake the muffins, rotating the pan halfway through, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 33 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the muffins cool in the pan 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and place onto the rack to cool completely.

MOIST MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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Not only did Rhonda Urich want "Light & Tasty" to cut the fat from her Morning Glory Muffins, but she hoped the staff could make them more nutritious. "I'd like to see flaxseed or whole wheat flour added, making them a healthy snack," explains the Loveland, Colorado reader. We did just that. See how in the pages of the Dec/Jan 2006 issue of "Light & Tasty."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the carrots, pecans, coconut, raisins and apple. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 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 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Using ripe bananas adds natural sweetness and moisture to the muffins, reducing the need for added sugar.
  • Substituting whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour increases the fiber content and adds a nutty flavor.
  • Adding Greek yogurt provides protein and moisture, making the muffins more filling and satisfying.
  • Using unsweetened applesauce instead of oil reduces fat and calories while adding natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract enhances the flavor of the muffins.
  • Sprinkling the tops of the muffins with a mixture of oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon before baking creates a delicious crunchy topping.
  • Storing the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature keeps them fresh for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These Glorious Morning Muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They are loaded with wholesome ingredients like bananas, whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and applesauce, making them a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins. The muffins are also easy to make and can be customized to your liking with different mix-ins and toppings. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or a snack, these muffins are sure to be a hit.

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