Description
A muffin that sneaks in veggies and tastes great? Bakery-Style Morning Glory Muffins have you covered.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 medium tart apple, peeled and grated
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Grease a muffin pan or use paper liners.
- In a big bowl, mix the flours, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt well.
- In another bowl, beat together the eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla.
- Add the carrots, zucchini, apple, pineapple, coconut, and pecans to the wet mix. Stir gently.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and mix just until combined; don’t overmix it.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Sprinkle extra coconut on top if you like.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes.
- Check by poking a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, they’re done.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These muffins are packed with fruit and veggies, naturally sweet, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. Give them a try!
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Mona Aumair

