Quick Morning Glory Muffins Recipe
Start your day deliciously with Quick Morning Glory Muffins, packed with vibrant fruits, nuts, and spices for a joyous breakfast experience. These moist and flavorful muffins combine grated carrots, chopped apples, crushed pineapple, and optional raisins or nuts with a warm cinnamon-spiced batter, perfect for a quick and wholesome morning treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped apples (peeled)
- ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- ½ cup raisins or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well blended and smooth.
- Combine the Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; some lumps are okay to ensure fluffy muffins.
- Fold in the Mix-Ins: Carefully fold in the grated carrots, chopped apples, crushed pineapple, and optional raisins or nuts to the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool Down: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier alternative, swap sugar with honey or maple syrup, adjusting liquid quantities as necessary.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for added nutrition and a nuttier flavor.
- To save time, prepare the batter the night before and refrigerate. Bake fresh muffins in the morning.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat frozen muffins by microwaving for about 15 seconds or enjoy them at room temperature.
Keywords: Baked Goods, Healthy Muffins, Morning Treat, Muffins, Quick Breakfast
