How to Make Morning Glory Muffins I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Morning glory muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Packed full of healthy ingredients, these muffins are great for breakfast on the go or as a mid-morning snack. With a mixture of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and spices, these muffins are both satisfying and good for you.

Morning glory muffins have a long history, with origins in health-conscious communities and bakeries. The recipe was first popularized in the 1970s, when people were looking for ways to incorporate...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 egg
  • 2 egg whites
  • ½ cup apple butter
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 muffins

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil 18 muffin cups, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, apple butter, oil and vanilla.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in carrots, apples and raisins. Stir in apple butter mixture until just moistened. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • In a small bowl, combine walnuts and wheat germ; sprinkle over the muffin tops.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed.
  • Nutrition

    194 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 175mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 163mg