Healthier Morning Glory Muffins Recipe

Craving a delicious and wholesome morning treat? These Healthier Morning Glory Muffins are a game-changer! Developed after countless recipe experiments, this recipe delivers the irresistible taste of classic morning glory muffins with significantly less oil and sugar. Enjoy the moist, flavorful texture and the satisfying boost of nutritious vegetables and spices without the guilt. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a healthy snack!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 254.6 kcal

Protein 8g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Healthier Morning Glory Muffins

Apples
Unsweetened Coconut
Sunflower Seeds
Carrots
Raisins
Milk
Eggs
Vanilla
Vegetable Oil
All Purpose Flour
Whole Wheat Flour
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Salt
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
Ground Ginger
Ground Allspice
Ground Cloves
Brown Sugar
White Sugar

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How to Make Healthier Morning Glory Muffins

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine applesauce, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the carrots, zucchini, raisins, nuts, and pineapple.
If using milk instead of buttermilk, add milk and vinegar/lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes.
Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

33g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Healthier Morning Glory Muffins?

Healthier Morning Glory Muffins takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Healthier Morning Glory Muffins?

Healthier Morning Glory Muffins has approximately 254.6 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Healthier Morning Glory Muffins?

The key ingredients for Healthier Morning Glory Muffins are Apples, Unsweetened Coconut, Sunflower Seeds, Carrots, Raisins, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.