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Healthy Morning Glory Muffins | @simplywhisked
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Healthy Morning Glory Muffins

Packed with carrots, pecans, coconut and raisins these healthy morning glory muffins are sure to start your morning off right. Makes 18 muffins. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: breakfast muffin recipes, breakfast muffins, healthy breakfast muffins, morning glory muffin recipe, morning glory muffins, morning muffins
Servings: 18 muffins
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until even.
  • Add honey, vanilla and applesauce, whisking or stirring until combined.
  • Stir in carrots, pecans, coconut and raisins until evenly distributed in the batter.
  • Scoop batter into muffin liners until about half full.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and allow muffins to cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Cover muffins and allow them to sit overnight for added moisture (optional).

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 1mg