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Morning Glory Muffins

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • All-purpose flour & Almond flour or Oat flour: The foundation of the muffin
  • Baking soda: Helps the muffins rise
  • Cinnamon: Adds warmth and depth
  • Salt: Balances flavors
Wet Ingredients
  • Eggs: Structure and richness
  • Oil: Keeps muffins moist for days
  • Vanilla extract: Subtle flavor enhancement
The “Morning Glory” Mix-ins
  • Grated carrots: Moisture and natural sweetness
  • Grated apple: Brightness and softness
  • Shredded coconut: Texture and mild sweetness
  • Chopped nuts walnuts or pecans: Crunch
  • Raisins: Chewy bursts of sweetness
  • Chocolate Chips: A sweeter alternative to the chopped nuts

Method
 

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. Grate your carrots and apple. This step is key—pre-shredded carrots are too dry and won’t give you the same texture. Freshly grated ingredients release moisture during baking, which keeps the muffins tender.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together: 1 cup oat flour, 3/4 cup All purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  4. Make sure everything is evenly distributed. This prevents clumps and ensures consistent flavor in every bite.
  5. Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk:
  7. 2 large eggs
  8. 1/3 cup unsalted butter or melted coconut oil
  9. 1 cup grated zucchini (do not squeeze out liquid, measure after grating)
  10. 1 cup grated carrots
  11. 1/3 cup banana
  12. ½ cup grated apple
  13. 1/4 cup coconut flakes
  14. ¼ cup Honey, or maple syrup
  15. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  16. Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened. The mixture should look glossy and cohesive.
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  18. Step 4: Bring It All Together
  19. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently. Don’t overmix—just combine until there are no large streaks of flour.
  20. Now fold in:
  21. ½ cup chopped nuts (or alternatively chocolate chips)
  22. ½ cup raisins
  23. The batter will be thick and chunky—that’s exactly what you want.
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  25. Step 5: Fill and Bake
  26. Divide the batter evenly among your muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  27. Bake for 27–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  28. Let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

1. Don’t Overmix
This is the golden rule of muffins. Overmixing leads to tough, dense results. Stir just until combined.
2. Grate Ingredients Fresh
It makes a noticeable difference in moisture and texture.
3. Store
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or for up to 3 months in the freezer.