Best 4 Healthier Morning Glory Muffins Recipes

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Start your day with a delightful treat that's both delicious and guilt-free: healthier Morning Glory muffins. These muffins are packed with wholesome ingredients like grated carrots, shredded zucchini, applesauce, and raisins, providing a nutritious and satisfying way to kick-off your morning. Whether you're a health-conscious individual, have dietary restrictions, or simply enjoy a lighter and healthier muffin option, these Morning Glory muffins are the perfect choice for a wholesome and flavorful breakfast or snack. Dive into the goodness of these muffins, and relish the blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Dive into the array of recipes featured within this article, each offering a unique spin on the classic Morning Glory muffin:

* **Classic Healthier Morning Glory Muffins:** Embark on a culinary journey with the original healthier Morning Glory muffin recipe, a timeless classic that combines the goodness of shredded vegetables, applesauce, and raisins, resulting in a moist and flavorful muffin that's a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.

* **Vegan Healthier Morning Glory Muffins:** Indulge in a delectable vegan-friendly rendition of the healthier Morning Glory muffin, where flaxseed meal replaces eggs, and plant-based milk creates a rich and moist muffin that's equally satisfying and nutritious for those with dietary restrictions or vegan preferences.

* **Gluten-Free Healthier Morning Glory Muffins:** Savor the goodness of gluten-free healthier Morning Glory muffins, a delightful treat crafted with almond flour and oat flour, providing a delightful and wholesome option for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. Enjoy the same delicious flavors and textures, without compromising on taste or satisfaction.

* **Mini Healthier Morning Glory Muffins:** Craving a bite-sized indulgence? These mini healthier Morning Glory muffins are the perfect solution. Featuring all the classic flavors of the original recipe, these bite-sized treats are ideal for a quick and easy breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a delightful addition to your lunchbox.

* **Pumpkin Healthier Morning Glory Muffins:** Embark on a seasonal adventure with pumpkin healthier Morning Glory muffins, a delightful twist on the classic recipe. The addition of pumpkin puree infuses these muffins with a vibrant orange hue, a touch of sweetness, and a moist, tender texture that's sure to impress.

* **Carrot Cake Healthier Morning Glory Muffins:** Transform your breakfast into a celebration with carrot cake healthier Morning Glory muffins. These muffins boast a moist and tender crumb, studded with grated carrots and raisins, and finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting, creating a delightful treat that's perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

With this collection of healthier Morning Glory muffin recipes, you'll have an array of options to satisfy your cravings and cater to different dietary preferences. From the classic recipe to vegan, gluten-free, mini, pumpkin, and carrot cake variations, there's a healthier Morning Glory muffin perfect for every taste and occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 14 to 16 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for the pan (see Cook's Note)
3 extra-large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots, unpeeled and grated on a box grater
1 Granny Smith apple, unpeeled and grated on a box grater
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange two racks evenly spaced in the oven. Line two muffin pans with paper muffin cups.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, and vanilla. Add the carrots, apple, pineapple, pecans, coconut, and raisins and stir together. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Scoop the batter with a standard (2 1/4-inch) ice cream scoop (I use rounded scoops of batter) into the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Place the pans on a baking rack to cool and serve the muffins warm or at room temperature.

MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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Glory may be a big goal for the morning, but it is attainable. These nourishing muffins are packed with vegetables, fruit, nuts and coconut to keep everyone singing your praises well past breakfast. A bit of spice, brown sugar and whole-wheat flour round out the flavor and make them irresistible. If you're striving for even more accolades, try topping them with a swirl of cream frosting, which turns them into sweet and satisfying cupcakes.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     breakfast, brunch, quick breads

Time 1h

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup/120 grams all-purpose flour
3/4 cup/85 grams whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup/177 milliliters whole milk
3/4 cup/160 grams packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup/90 grams shredded carrot (from 2 medium carrots)
1/2 cup/77 grams shredded apple (from 1 medium apple)
1/2 cup/57 grams unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
3/4 cup/90 grams finely chopped walnuts, toasted
3/4 cup/112 grams raisins
1/2 cup/118 milliliters melted coconut oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, dark brown sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir carrot, apple, coconut, 1/2 cup of the walnuts and 1/2 cup of the raisins into the wet mixture. Stir in the melted coconut oil.
  • With a large rubber spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cups. Sprinkle the remaining walnuts and raisins evenly over the tops of the muffins.
  • Bake until puffed and set and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer the muffins, in the tin, to a rack to cool for 5 minutes. Then remove the muffins from the tin and let cool completely on the rack. Once cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 326, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 192 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HEALTHIER MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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This recipe is the hybrid morning glory muffin recipe that I have developed, after making many different recipes that either had a tonne of oil in them, or were much sweeter than I care for. These are very tasty and have less oil and sugar than some other recipes.

Provided by turtlepants

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups grated apples (I used 2 large cortlands)
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
3/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
2 cups grated carrots (~2 large carrots)
3/4 cup raisins
1 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 400 degrees F.
  • On a baking sheet, spread a layer of coconut and sunflower seeds. I placed coconut on one side and sunflower seeds on the other, but ended up mixing them together lated on. These will toast very quickly, so make sure they don't burn!
  • Meanwhile, you can start grating the apples and the carrots. Place in a large mixing bowl, and add raisins to the mixture. When the coconut and sunflower seeds are toasted, put 3/4 of them in with the apples and carrots, and reserve 1/4 for a topping. In the same bowl, mix in the milk, eggs, vanilla, and oil.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Next, add the whole wheat flour, all of the spices, brown sugar, and cane or white sugar, mix thoroughly.
  • Put in lined paper muffin cups, and bake in pre-heated oven for ~15-20 minutes. They are done when a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Enjoy!

MORNING GLORY MUFFINS WITH BANANA



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These healthy morning glory muffins are surprisingly moist, even though they're low in fat, thanks to nutritious, flavorful add-ins like banana, carrots, oats, and raisins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup raisins
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large egg
1/3 cup skim milk
4 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium ripe banana, mashed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt until there are no lumps. Stir in oats and raisins. Add oil, egg, milk, carrots, and banana and stir until blended.
  • Fill each muffin cup with 1/4 cup batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes. Serve muffins warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

Tips:

  • To make your muffins even healthier, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour and add some shredded carrots or zucchini for extra nutrition.
  • If you don't have coconut oil, you can substitute melted butter or vegetable oil.
  • Be sure to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour will make your muffins dry and dense.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your muffins tough.
  • Fill your muffin tins only about 2/3 full. The muffins will rise as they bake.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These healthier morning glory muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying breakfast, give these muffins a try!

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