Description
Start your day with a burst of flavors and nutrients from these delightful Morning Glory Muffins! Bursting with grated carrots, zucchini, and the natural sweetness of applesauce and maple syrup, these muffins are not only delicious but also a wholesome way to fuel your mornings. Each bite is infused with warm spices like cinnamon, complemented by the crunch of walnuts and the chewiness of coconut. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins are easy to prepare and even easier to love. Plus, they can be frozen for busy days ahead, ensuring you always have a nutritious treat on hand. Enjoy them fresh or warm them up for an irresistible breakfast option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut (shredded)
- 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 1 cup zucchini (grated and wrung out)
- 2 cups carrot (grated)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, shredded coconut, and chopped walnuts.
- Fold in grated zucchini and carrots until evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, avocado oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and fold gently until just combined.
- Scoop batter into muffin tins until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 7 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg