Description
Morning Glory Muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Bursting with vibrant vegetables like carrots and zucchini, these muffins offer a wholesome twist to your breakfast routine. With a delightful blend of spices and the natural sweetness from applesauce and maple syrup, they provide both flavor and health benefits. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, these muffins are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite nuts or dried fruits. Whether enjoyed fresh or frozen for later, Morning Glory Muffins will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup grated zucchini (wrung out)
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, coconut, and walnuts.
- Stir in grated zucchini and carrots until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, avocado oil, and vanilla.
- Create a well in the dry mixture and pour in the wet ingredients; gently mix until just combined.
- Scoop batter into muffin tins and bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool for about 7 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg