Morning Glory Muffins
Prep
15 mins
Cook Time
18-22 mins
Servings
12
These Healthy Morning Glory Muffins are everything a good muffin should be—soft, moist, lightly sweet, and packed with goodness. Filled with carrots, apples, oats, warm spices, and crunchy pecans, they're a family favorite for busy mornings, lunchboxes, and afternoon snacks. Each muffin contains approximately 180 calories, 5g of protein, and 4g of fiber, making them a more nourishing option that still feels like a treat. They combine whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats to help support steady energy and lasting fullness. Bake a batch on Sunday and enjoy them all week long.
Bonus: they freeze beautifully for up to 3 months, making healthy breakfasts and snacks easy to have on hand whenever you need them.
XO,
Bobbielee
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120g) white whole wheat flour
- ¾ cup (75g) quick oats
- ½ cup (60g) oat flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 3 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup grated Honeycrisp apple
- ⅓ cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin.
Whisk together all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients until smooth.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Fold in carrots, apple, raisins, nuts, and coconut.
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling almost to the top.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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