Description

These Healthy Morning Glory Muffins are packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, carrots, apples, nuts, and warm spices. Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, they’re moist, flavorful, and perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Easy to make, meal prep-friendly, and freezer-friendly—these muffins are a must-try for busy mornings!

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

2 eggs
½ cup honey or maple syrup
⅓ cup coconut oil (melted) or olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-ins:

1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
1 medium apple, grated
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
⅓ cup raisins or dried cranberries

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or lightly grease it
In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ground ginger
In another bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined
Gently fold in the grated carrots, grated apple, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, and raisins
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter – This helps keep the muffins light and tender
For extra moisture, use a juicy apple variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji
Customize it! Add sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, or swap nuts for a nut-free version
For a dairy-free option, use olive oil or coconut oil
Storage: Keep at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for 3 months

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Healthy morning glory muffins, whole wheat muffins, easy breakfast muffins, meal prep muffins, refined sugar-free muffins, carrot apple muffins