Description
Start your day with the delightful flavors of Easy Morning Glory Muffins. These wholesome treats are packed with grated carrots, crunchy walnuts, and sweet raisins, all perfectly spiced with cinnamon. Ideal for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, they’re a delicious way to enjoy fruits and veggies in your breakfast. Each muffin offers a satisfying texture and aroma that will brighten your kitchen and lift your spirits!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup dried raisins or cranberries
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients; add eggs, oil (or applesauce), and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in grated carrots, nuts, and dried fruit until evenly distributed.
- Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg