Better Morning Glory Muffins

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Morning glory muffins made with less fat and sugar, whole wheat flour, and flaxseed make them healthier without anyone noticing. Swapping raisins for dried cranberries? A game-changer. Even the kids love them!

Submitted by McLaughA
Updated on January 29, 2025
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 dozen muffins
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour

  • ¾ cup dried cranberries

  • ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut

  • ¼ cup ground flax seed

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, shredded

  • ¾ pound carrots, shredded

  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup applesauce

  • ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 large muffin cups.

  2. Mix brown sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cranberries, coconut, flax seed, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add apple and carrots. Stir to combine. Add pineapple, oil, applesauce, pecans, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of muffins comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

360 Calories
16g Fat
52g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 360mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 288mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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