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Morning Glory Muffins | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these taste like eating #CarrotCake but in #muffin form! Include #apples #pineapple & #raisins. Great for a #holiday #breakfast

Morning Glory Muffins

Teresa Ambra
Morning Glory Muffins are absolutely spectacular! These delectable muffins are filled with carrots, pineapple, coconut, raisins, apples, and pecans and taste absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! Terrific for week end, company or holiday breakfasts. These fruity and crunchy muffins are so drool-worthy you'll swoon from the first bite.
4 from 6 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breads, Rolls and Muffins, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 48
Calories 126 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 24-tin miniature muffin pans
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sharp knife to cut or pare vegetables or fruit
  • 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 1 tbsp. cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut
  • 1/2 cup raisins golden are a nice touch
  • 1 large Gala Apple peeled
  • 8 oz. can crushed pineapple drained
  • 2 cups carrots grated
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (measure after chopping)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup canola oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, oil, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • With a wooden spoon, stir in flour, coconut, raisins, apples, pineapple, carrots and nuts.
  • Stir gently to combine but don’t overmix.
  • Fill greased miniature muffin tins almost to the top.
  • Bake at 425 for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350° and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until done.
  • Test with a toothpick to determine doneness.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes.
  • Turn out onto rack.
  • Best if allowed to ripen 24 hours.
  • Freezes well.

Notes

NOTE: These muffins are very dense because of the amount of fruit included in the batter. I used 3 cups flour, but the muffins need another ½ cup or so more of flour to raise and not fall flat.
 
Recipe source: The Christian Bed and Breakfast Cookbook.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 914IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apples, breakfast, brunch, carrots, cinnamon, coconut, muffins, pineapple, raisins, walnuts
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