Healthy Morning Glory Muffins (Print-Friendly Format)
Wholesome Morning Glory Muffins loaded with carrots, apples, and oats.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
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1 cup quick-cooking oats
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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3 large eggs
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3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1/3 cup avocado or olive oil
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1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
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1 teaspoon orange zest
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1/4 cup orange juice
→ Fruits & Nuts (Optional)
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2 cups grated carrot
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1 cup grated apple (e.g., Honeycrisp)
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
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3 tablespoons ground flax seed (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 375℉. Line or grease a standard muffin tin. Use a second muffin tin if needed or bake in batches.
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In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, applesauce, oil, maple syrup, orange zest, and orange juice until well combined.
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Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
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Using a large spoon or spatula, fold in the grated carrot, apple, raisins, pecans, and ground flax seed, if using.
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Scoop the batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them to the top. Sprinkle extra pecans on top if desired.
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Bake muffins at 375℉ until golden brown, about 20 to 23 minutes. Ensure they reach an internal temperature of 200℉ if using a kitchen thermometer.
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Cool muffins in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Additional Information:
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Spray paper liners lightly with cooking spray if paper liners tend to stick.
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You can make quick oats by pulsing rolled oats in a food processor until partially ground.