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Taste of Home's Morning Glory Muffins

"These moist muffins are chock-full of goodies like coconut, apple, pineapple, carrots and nuts. They're delicious for breakfast or lunch."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (57)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 medium tart apple, peeled and grated
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients.
  2. In another bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thick). Stir in carrots, apple, pineapple, coconut, raisins and nuts. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

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  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by GINNYG   view full review
I normally dont change recipes too much, but this recipe was such a great base that I got...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by HOOKSATTAHOE   view full review
Excellent! Made this for teacher appreciation breakfast, one of over 20 items we served....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by EMERALDCITYJEWEL   view full review
For added moistness I soaked the raisins in the reserved pineapple juice for about 15 minutes....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by Rebekah   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly the first time and then altered it the second time. Alterations...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by BUTTERFLYGARDENER   view full review
These were pretty good. My 12 month old loves them. I like the combination of healthy foods....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2003 by SAMDEE   view full review
I thought these muffins were okay, but my children practically inhaled them. They are quite a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Cooking Mom   view full review
These were absolutely delicious - sort of like a mini-carrot cake. I left the coconut out, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2003 by Suzanne   view full review
hearty and filling. freezes well, too.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2003 by sleepingKelly Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
When I was in college, the local bagel shop sold these muffins. After I got a job and moved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
These are good muffins and they make a good snack or breakfast. My 4 year old is not a carrot...

 

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