Description
Start your day with a burst of flavor from these Simple Morning Glory Muffins! These delightful treats are loaded with wholesome ingredients, including grated carrots, shredded apples, and crunchy nuts, making them the perfect balance of sweet and nutritious. Whether you’re enjoying them as a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack, their moist texture and aromatic spices will have everyone reaching for another. With minimal prep time and effortless baking, these muffins are ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike. Bake a batch ahead to ensure you have a delicious morning treat ready whenever you need it!
Ingredients
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ? tsp salt
- ? cup granulated sugar
- ? cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup shredded apples (Fuji or Gala)
- ? cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a muffin pan or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, eggs, grated carrots, shredded apples, and nuts until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20?25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy warm!
Notes
Use fresh produce for best flavor.
Avoid overmixing to keep muffins light.
For added sweetness, consider mixing in raisins or cranberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg