Morning Glory Muffins

Name: Morning Glory Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup applesauce; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 cups grated carrots; 1 cup grated apple; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts; 3/4 cup raisins

Carrot cake's responsible breakfast cousin — muffins packed with carrots, apple, raisins, and walnuts, warmly spiced and moist.

DifficultyEasyTotal time35 minServes12

Overview

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Total35 min

Servings12

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

12-cup muffin tin
Mixing bowls
Box grater

Method

Preheat and prep the tin

Heat the oven to 400°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.

Whisk the dry ingredients

Whisk together both flours, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, and salt.

Whisk the wet ingredients

In another bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla.

Add carrots and apple

Mix the carrots and apple into the wet ingredients.

Combine

Add the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.

Fold in nuts and fruit

Fold in the walnuts and raisins.

Fill the cups

Divide the batter between the muffin cups.

Bake

Bake for 15–20 minutes.

Cool

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.

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Tips

NoteDon't overmix once the flour goes in — a few final streaks disappearing as you fold in the walnuts and raisins are completely fine.

NoteThey keep 3 days at room temperature and freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.

NoteWarm one for 15 seconds before coffee — the spices wake up.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

Room TemperatureKeep in a covered container up to 3 days, or freeze up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature.

Frequently asked

Can I skip the raisins?+

Yes — chopped dates or dried cranberries swap in, or leave the fruit out and add extra walnuts.

Can I make them gluten-free?+

Yes — use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend for both flours.

Can I reduce the sugar?+

Down to 1/2 cup works — the carrots and apple carry more sweetness than you'd expect.

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