It was a chilly morning here and we had a goat/chicken paddock work party scheduled for later in the morning. These fast, nutritious and yummy breakfast muffins were the perfect thing to thank our volunteers.
This is my go-to recipe. I have made these with applesauce instead of oil and honey instead of sugar. Both were equally delicious. I make these muffins before a big round of cooking, say Thanksgiving, or before a marathon can because I know that there will be something yummy to quickly grab and gobble.
How to make Morning Glory Muffins:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 12 muffin cups.
2 cups flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup raisins
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded carrots (about 3) — I peel them sometimes
1/2 cup coconut — I use the un-sweetened variety
1 apple (or pear, whichever is in season or handy), peeled, cored & shredded — sometimes I don’t peel it, either
3 eggs
1 cup veggie oil — I use Olive Oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon & salt. Stir in coconut, carrot, raisins & apple. I use my stand mixer for all of this.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs, oil & vanilla. Stir into flour mixture to combine.
Bake 20 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
There’s always a couple waiting around to eat them…
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KentuckyFarmGirl says:
These look and sound really good! Thanks for sharing the recipe. What cuties you have to eat your muffins!
On November 5, 2010 at 11:04 am
NorthCountryGirl says:
Jessica, your breakfast muffins look delicious. So full of good things…looks to be a complete breakfast in one muffin. Neat idea!! Thanks for the recipe!
On November 5, 2010 at 7:11 pm
robyn says:
I really like the pan you are using to bake the muffins in. Where can I get one of those?
On November 5, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Judy says:
Robyn, I have two .I found mine a walmart a few years ago. Hope this helps.
On November 6, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Judy says:
Jessica,The muffins look and sound really good. I’ve added the recipe to my file. My husband likes anything with apples and raisins. Thanks for sharing the recipe.I have those pans, but never thought about putting muffin batter in them…Thanks for the idea.
On November 6, 2010 at 6:32 pm
robyn says:
Thanks Judy…I’ll have to go and visit Wal-Mart.
On November 6, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Tammy Merrill says:
Jess, those look so good. You should put your recipe for the molasses cookies up here too. Those were gobbled up in a heartbeat last Christmas!
On November 7, 2010 at 8:12 am
Beth says:
I just made these!! A – Mazing!!!! Thank you! Even my two year old loves them.
On November 7, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Jessica Tibbetts says:
The pan was a gift many years ago, but I do believe it came from Walmart. I use it so much. Cornbread, muffins, a soap mold before I got my slab molds, ice cube tray with flowers (or fruit) frozen into the ice for a punch bowl and on and on…
Tammy were those the Espresso Cookies or the ginger cookies? I can’t remember. Either way they were from the Better Homes and Garden Cookbook. You can google it, also. Or I can send it to you if you’d like. Whichever or both…
I am really glad everyone seems to enjoy the muffins. I know that they don’t last around here…
On November 8, 2010 at 9:18 am