Carrot Morning Glory Muffins (Gluten Free Optional)

Morning Glory Muffins were first created in the 1970s by Chef Pam McKinstry for her Morning Glory Café on Nantucket Island.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Carrot Morning Glory Muffins (Gluten Free Optional)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Breakfast Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Grated Carrots
• 1.5 cup Gluten Free Flour Blend
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Coconut Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Coconut Oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Crushed Pineapple, drained
• ¹⁄₂ cup Shredded Coconut
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped Walnuts
• ¹⁄₃ cup Raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, and raisins.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 12g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.