Healthy Morning Glory Muffins
Healthy Morning Glory Muffins packed with wholesome ingredients like carrots, apples, whole wheat flour, raisins and maple syrup. These breakfast muffins are the perfect grab and go breakfast or snack!
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup applesauce unsweetened
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup avocado or coconut oil melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder aluminum free
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat or gluten free flour
- 2 cups carrots shredded
- 1 cup apple shredded
- 1/2 cup raisins unsweetened
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1/2 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
- Cooking spray I use Misto
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and spray non-stick 12 muffin tin with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add egg, applesauce, maple syrup, oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; whisk well to combine.
- Add flour and gently mix until combined. Do not over mix.
- Add carrots, apple, raisins, coconut flakes and walnuts. Stir gently until incorporated.
- Using large trigger scoop, distribute batter evenly between 12 openings of a tin. Bake at 425 degrees F for 7 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake for another 13 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
- Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool off for 10 minutes on a cooling rack. Enjoy warm or cold!
Notes
- Store: Store at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for 1 week in an airtight container.
- Freeze: Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months in a resealable bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm up in the microwave before enjoying.
- Zucchini: Instead of apple, use shredded zucchini, squeezing out excess liquid.
- Egg free: You could experiment with a flax egg.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 235mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g