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Morning Glory Muffins

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Ago Tanfossi

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Published on March 27, 2026

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These morning glory muffins are jam-packed with grated carrots, apples, raisins, and walnuts. Super moist and warmly spiced, they're like a healthy breakfast version of carrot cake. Some of my favorite muffins ever!

12 servings
Capolavoro Score 4.9/5 · 7 votes
Morning Glory Muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 Large Egg
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup Neutral Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 cup Carrot
  • 1 cup apple
  • 3/4 cup Walnuts
  • 3/4 cup Raisins

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, and salt.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Add the carrots and apple and mix to combine.

  4. 4

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the walnuts and raisins.

  5. 5

    Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, adding about ½ cup to each one.

  6. 6

    Bake the muffins for to 20 minutes, or until the tops spring back to the touch and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Ago's Notes

  • Adjust salt to taste based on your canned goods.

These muffins carry the quiet joy of a morning ritual-golden, fragrant, and just sweet enough to linger on the palate, inviting you to savor each bite as a small act of care. Let the warmth of the oven guide you, and remember, the best flavors are born from patience and respect.

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