Easy Morning Glory Muffins Recipe
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Easy Morning Glory Muffins

By: Debbie Clarke 
"These easy and tasty muffins are a glorious way to start any day. They combine the great taste and chewy texture of carrots with the wonderful flavors of apple, raisins, coconut, walnuts, and cinnamon."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (489)

What to Drink?

Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the carrot, raisins, nuts, coconut, and apple.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into the carrot/flour mixture, just until moistened. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 421 | Total Fat: 25.4g | Cholesterol: 53mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by ecochran   view full review
FYI... You can make these a lot healthier by replacing the oil with APPLESAUCE and using all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by ASHLEYBEGOOD   view full review
I cut out the the oil almost completely using only a 1/4 cup, and 3/4 unsweetened applesauce. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2004 by SIOUXVEE   view full review
This is the second time I made these--this time I reduced the oil to 1/2 cup and added 1/2 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by Fernanda Rios   view full review
These were delicious. I just chopped the apples and the carrots together in my mini food...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by EBARHA   view full review
Sooo good! But yes, it is time consuming, what with all the shredding, but they loved it b/c...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2006 by Jennifer Klem   view full review
Fantastic! I love the cafe bought Morning Glory muffins, and it was nice to finally be able to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2003 by LITTLERUDEGIRL   view full review
Very good, I cut out half the oil and used some crushed pineapples w/ juice.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2004 by pulcherrima   view full review
These were delicious! really moist and tasty - reminded me of starbucks' sunrise muffins. i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by Chef in Training   view full review
These were pretty tasty but a little greasy. Will cut back on the oil next time.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by riverroadrn   view full review
I have made this twice with a friend, YUMMY and easy, we made double batches the second time...

 

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