Whole Wheat Morning Glory Muffins

Morning Glory Muffins were originally created in the 1970s by a chef named Pam McKinstry for her Morning Glory Cafe on Nantucket Island. They were named after the morning glory flower due to their vibrant and colorful ingredients.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Whole Wheat Morning Glory Muffins

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Breakfast Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Carrots (grated)
• 1 cup Apple (peeled and grated)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Raisins
• ¹⁄₂ cup Walnuts (chopped)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Coconut flakes
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Honey
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add the grated carrots, grated apple, raisins, chopped walnuts, and coconut flakes to the bowl. Stir until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy your delicious Whole Wheat Morning Glory Muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 18g

Protein 5g10%

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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.