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Ultimate Make-Ahead Morning Glory Muffins

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Bake a batch of these incredibly moist morning glory muffins, packed with carrots, apples, nuts, and warm spices, for a hearty, grab-and-go breakfast you can prepare in advance.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup finely shredded apple (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots, shredded apple, raisins, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use freshly grated carrots and finely shredded apple. Squeeze excess liquid from the shredded apple before adding it to the batter.
  • These hearty spiced muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, then wrap individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Thaw on the counter or microwave briefly before serving.
  • If you prefer a less sweet muffin, reduce the granulated sugar by 1/4 cup. These are designed to be incredibly moist breakfast muffins.

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