Morning Glory Muffins
Deliciously spiced Morning Glory Muffins packed with healthy ingredients like whole wheat flour, flaxseed, and fruits.
Equipment
- Muffin Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- whisk
- Wooden Spoon
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour spooned & leveled
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup ground flaxseed optional
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- ½ cup brown sugar packed, light or dark
- ¼ cup honey
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil canola oil, or melted coconut oil
- ⅓ cup unsweetened smooth applesauce
- 1 teaspoon orange zest optional
- ⅓ cup orange juice or pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded carrots about 4 large
- 1 cup shredded/grated apple about 1 large
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup unsalted chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray or use greased/sprayed cupcake liners.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and flaxseed together in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, honey, oil, applesauce, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla together until combined. Add the carrots and apples, then fold in the raisins and pecans.
- Spoon the batter into liners, filling them to the top. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 18 minutes.
- Allow muffins to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm before enjoying.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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