Description

These Morning Glory Muffins are a hearty, veggie-packed breakfast treat inspired by a classic Nantucket recipe. Filled with shredded carrots, apple, pineapple, raisins, and warm spices, they offer a moist, flavorful bite that’s both wholesome and indulgent.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup packed light brown sugar

2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground ginger (optional)

½ tsp salt

2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 large)

1 cup grated Granny Smith apple (with peel)

½ cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

3 large eggs, room temperature

⅔ cup vegetable oil (or substitute with melted coconut oil or applesauce)

1 cup drained crushed pineapple

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 tsp orange zest (optional)

½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

½ cup raisins

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
Stir in shredded carrots, grated apple, and coconut into the dry ingredients.
In another bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, crushed pineapple, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until incorporated.
Fold in walnuts and raisins.
Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Optionally, sprinkle sugar on top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Add nutmeg or cloves for extra spice warmth.
Substitute pineapple with mashed banana or mango, and apple with shredded zucchini.
Use pecans or almonds instead of walnuts; golden raisins or dried cranberries instead of regular raisins.
For jumbo muffins, bake 35–40 minutes; for a loaf, bake in a 9×5 pan for 50–60 minutes.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 230
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg