Best 6 Good Morning Sunshine Muffins Hearty Carrot Muffins With Coconut And Pineapple Recipes

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Kickstart your day with a burst of sunshine and flavors with our Good Morning Sunshine Muffins! These hearty carrot muffins are a delightful blend of sweet and savory, featuring grated carrots, tangy pineapple, and aromatic coconut. Indulge in a symphony of textures with each bite, from the tender crumb to the crunchy coconut topping. Not only are these muffins a treat for your taste buds, but they also pack a nutritional punch with their wholesome ingredients. Grab a few and enjoy them as a delightful breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a cheerful addition to your lunchbox. Our recipe provides detailed instructions, including a step-by-step guide and a list of variations to suit your dietary preferences. Let's embark on a culinary journey and bake a batch of these sunshine-filled muffins to brighten up your day!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT-COCONUT MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 3)
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, plus more for topping
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger and salt in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Whisk the brown sugar, yogurt, coconut oil, eggs and vanilla in a small bowl; pour into the well in the flour mixture and stir until combined. Fold in the carrots, coconut, macadamia nuts and crystallized ginger.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them three-quarters of the way. Bake until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the muffins cool 5 minutes in the pan, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Stir the confectioners' sugar with the water in a small bowl. Spread about 1 teaspoon glaze on each muffin and sprinkle with coconut.

BETTER MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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Traditional morning glory muffin recipe, tweaked to make it heartier and tastier. Half the fat, less sugar, whole wheat flour, and ground flax seed improve the muffin without anyone in my family knowing the difference. Oh, and dried cranberries instead of raisins. Even the kids love these!

Provided by McLaughA

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
¼ cup ground flax seed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 large Granny Smith apple, shredded
¾ pound carrots, shredded
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup applesauce
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 large muffin cups.
  • Mix brown sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cranberries, coconut, flax seed, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add grated apple and carrots; stir to combine. Add pineapple, vegetable oil, applesauce, pecans, eggs, and vanilla extract; stir until just combined. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 359.7 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

EASY MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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These easy and tasty muffins are a glorious way to start any day. They combine the great taste and chewy texture of carrots with the wonderful flavors of apple, raisins, coconut, walnuts, and cinnamon.

Provided by Debbie Clarke

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded carrots
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the carrot, raisins, nuts, coconut, and apple.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into the carrot/flour mixture, just until moistened. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 289 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

GOOD MORNING MUFFINS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups all-purpose flour
Generous 1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 to 2 cups sweet orange marmalade (use 2 cups if you like the bitter marmalade taste, less if you don't)
1 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 whole eggs, beaten
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
Wheat germ, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the muffin batter: Sift together the flour, granulated sugar and baking powder. Place the flour mixture in a mixing bowl. Use a pastry cutter to mix in the butter and shortening.
  • Mix the marmalade, orange juice and vanilla in a small bowl. Pour the marmalade mixture into the flour mixture. Pour the eggs into the bowl. Mix all ingredients together gently, using fewer than 10 large strokes.
  • For the topping: Mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a small bowl.
  • Fill muffin pans with batter. Sprinkle 1 heaping teaspoon of topping ingredients over each muffin. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon wheat germ over the top for extra crunch if desired.
  • Bake until done, 20 to 22 minutes. Remove the muffins from the pan and cool on a wire rack. Eat warm or at room temperature.

BEST MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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"These moist muffins are chock-full of goodies like coconut, apple, pineapple, carrots and nuts," relates Evelyn Winchester of Hilton, New York. "They're delicious for breakfast or lunch. I get many requests for the recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
3/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots
1 medium tart apple, peeled and grated
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla. Stir in carrots, apple, pineapple, coconut, raisins and nuts., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HEARTY CARROT MUFFINS



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"These moist muffins are a wonderful morning treat," relates Margriet Neels of Ancaster, Ontario. "My husband and our two daughters also love them as a snack."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup shredded tart apple
1/2 cup shredded carrot
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat bran
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the milk, syrup, egg whites and oil until smooth. Stir in apple and carrot. Combine the dry ingredients; stir into milk mixture just until moistened. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh, tender carrots. Avoid carrots that are woody or have blemishes.
  • Grate the carrots finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the muffins and ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups evenly: This will help ensure that the muffins bake evenly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the muffins are cooked through.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These Good Morning Sunshine Muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They're packed with fresh carrots, pineapple, coconut, and walnuts, and they're perfectly sweetened with honey. The muffins are also gluten-free and dairy-free, so they're a great option for people with food allergies or sensitivities. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or a healthy snack, these muffins are sure to please.

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