Breakfast Morning Glory Muffins

Name: Breakfast Morning Glory Muffins
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Bread Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 1 cup canola oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1 medium tart apple, peeled and shredded; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

These hearty muffins are loaded with tasty ingredients, including apple, carrots, raisins, walnuts and coconut. Grab one on your way out the door for a great take-along breakfast on a rushed morning.—Karen Lewis, Elkford, British Columbia

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded carrots
1 medium tart apple, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the carrots, apple, coconut, raisins and walnuts.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 282 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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mackpj

Mar 5, 2012

I had all the ingredients except for the orange extract, it didn't matter, these are really good and not greasy like some morning glory muffins I have tried - this has just the right amount of oil and applesauce combined.
dedaniel

Aug 17, 2010

excellent!