Best 10 Morning Glory Muffins Made Healthier Recipes

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In the realm of breakfast treats, morning glory muffins stand out with their moist crumb, wholesome ingredients, and welcoming aroma. While traditional recipes often rely on refined sugars and excessive amounts of oil, it's possible to revamp this classic by introducing healthier alternatives that maintain the muffin's delightful flavors and textures. This article will guide you through the process of creating a healthier version of morning glory muffins, using simple swaps and clever techniques to transform this beloved treat into a nutritious and guilt-free indulgence.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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Healthy Morning Glory Muffins packed with wholesome ingredients like carrots, apples, whole wheat flour, raisins and maple syrup. These muffins are the perfect grab and go breakfast or a midday snack!

Provided by Olena Osipov

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg
2/3 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup avocado or coconut oil (melted)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder (aluminum free)
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups whole wheat or gluten free flour
2 cups carrots (shredded)
1 cup apple (shredded)
1/2 cup raisins (unsweetened)
1/2 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened)
1/2 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped)
Cooking spray (I use Misto)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and spray non-stick 12 muffin tin with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add egg, applesauce, maple syrup, oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; whisk well to combine.
  • Add flour and gently mix until combined. Do not over mix.
  • Add carrots, apple, raisins, coconut flakes and walnuts. Stir gently until incorporated.
  • Using large trigger scoop, distribute batter evenly between 12 openings of a tin. Bake at 425 degrees F for 7 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake for another 13 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool off for 10 minutes on a cooling rack. Enjoy warm or cold!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 233 kcal, Sugar 15 g, Sodium 235 mg, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

HEALTHY MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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Our healthy remake of these classic cafe Morning Glory Muffins is bursting with flavor! Not to mention 100% whole grains and a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables.

Provided by Natalie Monson

Categories     Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cup flour, whole wheat
2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cup grated carrot
1 cup, grated apple
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
3 large egg
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup raisins, seedless

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
  • Stir in carrots, apple, coconut, walnuts, and seeds, until they are coated with the flour mixture.
  • Beat together eggs, vanilla, OJ, honey, and coconut oil (make sure coconut oil is a liquid. If not, warm just to melt.)
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the large mixing bowl full of the dry ingredients and add-ins.
  • Fold in the raisins.
  • Portion the batter into a muffin pan (we like silicone). Fill each cup right to the top with batter. (You'll have enough batter for 17 muffins)
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the tops are firm to the touch.
  • Store leftovers at room temperature for one day, then refrigerate for up to five days, or freeze for up to three months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 13 g, Sodium 207 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HEALTHIER MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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This recipe is the hybrid morning glory muffin recipe that I have developed, after making many different recipes that either had a tonne of oil in them, or were much sweeter than I care for. These are very tasty and have less oil and sugar than some other recipes.

Provided by turtlepants

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups grated apples (I used 2 large cortlands)
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
3/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
2 cups grated carrots (~2 large carrots)
3/4 cup raisins
1 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 400 degrees F.
  • On a baking sheet, spread a layer of coconut and sunflower seeds. I placed coconut on one side and sunflower seeds on the other, but ended up mixing them together lated on. These will toast very quickly, so make sure they don't burn!
  • Meanwhile, you can start grating the apples and the carrots. Place in a large mixing bowl, and add raisins to the mixture. When the coconut and sunflower seeds are toasted, put 3/4 of them in with the apples and carrots, and reserve 1/4 for a topping. In the same bowl, mix in the milk, eggs, vanilla, and oil.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Next, add the whole wheat flour, all of the spices, brown sugar, and cane or white sugar, mix thoroughly.
  • Put in lined paper muffin cups, and bake in pre-heated oven for ~15-20 minutes. They are done when a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Enjoy!

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.

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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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.

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.

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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Glory may be a big goal for the morning, but it is attainable. These nourishing muffins are packed with vegetables, fruit, nuts and coconut to keep everyone singing your praises well past breakfast. A bit of spice, brown sugar and whole-wheat flour round out the flavor and make them irresistible. If you're striving for even more accolades, try topping them with a swirl of cream frosting, which turns them into sweet and satisfying cupcakes.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     breakfast, brunch, quick breads

Time 1h

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup/120 grams all-purpose flour
3/4 cup/85 grams whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup/177 milliliters whole milk
3/4 cup/160 grams packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup/90 grams shredded carrot (from 2 medium carrots)
1/2 cup/77 grams shredded apple (from 1 medium apple)
1/2 cup/57 grams unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
3/4 cup/90 grams finely chopped walnuts, toasted
3/4 cup/112 grams raisins
1/2 cup/118 milliliters melted coconut oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, dark brown sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir carrot, apple, coconut, 1/2 cup of the walnuts and 1/2 cup of the raisins into the wet mixture. Stir in the melted coconut oil.
  • With a large rubber spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cups. Sprinkle the remaining walnuts and raisins evenly over the tops of the muffins.
  • Bake until puffed and set and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer the muffins, in the tin, to a rack to cool for 5 minutes. Then remove the muffins from the tin and let cool completely on the rack. Once cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 326, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 192 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MORNING GLORY MUFFINS MADE HEALTHIER



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This is the ultimate breakfast muffin made healthier by reducing the calories and fat. I found this delicious recipe in a Good Housekeeping magazine.

Provided by CarolAT

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal, uncooked (quick-cooking oats work just as well)
1/3 cup nonfat milk
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup light molasses
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large egg
3 medium carrots, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup dried plum, chopped (prunes)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 12 standard muffin-pan cups or line cups with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir in oats.
  • In a medium bowl, with fork, mix milk, applesauce, brown sugar, molasses, oil, and egg until blended; stir in carrots and dried plums.
  • Add applesauce mixture to flour mixture; stir just until flour is moistened (batter will be lumpy).
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin-pan cups. (Muffin cups will be full.) Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean.
  • Immediately remove muffins from pan. Serve warm, or cool on wire rack to serve later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.5, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 15.6, Sodium 203.9, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 13.6, Protein 3.3

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for a sweeter muffin.
  • Add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture.
  • For a vegan version, use flax eggs instead of chicken eggs.
  • If you don't have a muffin pan, you can bake the batter in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish for about 25-30 minutes.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These Morning Glory Muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They're packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, carrots, and apples, and they're sweetened with honey and maple syrup instead of refined sugar. They're also easy to make, so you can whip up a batch in no time. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack, these muffins are sure to hit the spot.

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