Best morning glory muffins! This easy morning glory muffin recipe makes moist muffins that are packed with fruits, veggies, and more!
Muffins are one of my favorite foods! And morning glory muffins are especially delicious muffins.
They are full of healthier ingredients like fruit, veggies, and whole wheat flour. They’re also super moist thanks to the those fruits and veggies (check out my carrot zucchini muffins if you’re looking for more veggie muffins).
These muffins are also so flavorful! They taste like an amped up version of carrot cake crossed with apple spice cake. They’re a tasty treat that makes a great on-the-go breakfast or snack!
How to make morning glory muffins
Step 1: Begin by mixing the raisins, carrots, apple, coconut, and nuts together in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
Step 2: In a separate large bowl, whisk oil, eggs, and vanilla together. Whisk in buttermilk until combined.
Step 3: Add the dry ingredients, and whisk until combined.
Step 4: Stir in the raisin mixture just until incorporated.
Step 5: Divide the batter among the prepared muffin tin cups.
Step 6: Sprinkle some coarse sugar over the top of the muffin batter, if desired.
Step 7: Bake!
Variations
- Raisins: Golden raisins, dark raisins, and even dried cranberries all work well.
- Apple: Granny Smith is a great choice as the tart apple works well in these muffins. However, any baking apple will work.
- Coconut: Unsweetened coconut can be used for muffins that aren’t as sweet.
- Oil: Canola oil, vegetable oil, olive oil, or other similar oils can be used. Coconut oil makes fluffy muffins, but I’ve also used vegetable oil and olive oil.
- Buttermilk: Regular or low-fat buttermilk can be used. For dairy-free muffins, substitute soured non-dairy milk.
Recipe FAQs
You can! Bake the muffins as-directed. Let the muffins cool to room temperature on a wire cooling rack. Place the cooled muffins in a freezer-safe container, and seal. Freeze for up to 1 month.
Morning glory muffins were named after the Morning Glory café where the muffins originated.
Storage
Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature. The muffins will keep for up to 3 days when properly stored.
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Morning Glory Muffins
Equipment
- Muffin tin
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 cups peeled and grated carrots
- 1 cup peeled and grated Granny Smith apple
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/3 cup oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup finely milled whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin, or line it with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the raisins, carrots, apples, coconut, and nuts. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk oil, eggs, and vanilla together until combined.
- Whisk in buttermilk until combined.
- Add flours, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Whisk in just until incorporated.
- Stir in raisin mixture.
- Divide the batter between the prepared muffin tins.
- Bake the muffins for 23-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of one of the muffins comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, and let cool in pans for 5 minutes.
- Remove to wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Raisins: Golden or regular. Can also use part raisins, part dried cranberries.
- Oils: Oils like canola or melted coconut work well in this recipe.
- Buttermilk: Regular or low-fat ok.
- Flours: Be sure to measure the flours properly to avoid adding extra flour. Aerate or sift the flours, spoon, and then level.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
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Comments & Reviews
Deedee says
This is my kind of muffin! I loved all the fruit and nuts in them. I did cut the sugar by 1/4 cup and they were wonderful.
Kate says
Thanks!
Evelyn says
Can I omit the coconut ingredient
Kate says
Yes, you can omit the coconut.
Libby says
Can a sugar substitute replace the brown sugar ? One cup of sugar does increase the calories!
Kate says
I haven’t tried using a baking substitute for the brown sugar. However, I would guess that a brown sugar baking substitute could be used in this recipe.
Milkfrothertop says
This is probably the best recipe for muffins! :) Thank you for sharing it.
Kate says
Thank you! Glad you liked the muffins. =)
Linda says
Morning glory muffins are my favorite muffins, and this was a lovely recipe.
Kate says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked the muffins. =) Thanks for commenting!
Linda Leone says
Can’t wait to try these … Morning Glory muffins are my favorite!
Kate says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the muffins! =)