Description
Morning Glory Muffins from Ina Garten bring sunshine to breakfast tables with Caribbean-inspired ingredients. Packed with carrots, coconut, and warm spices, these hearty muffins offer sweet comfort that pulls you into a delightful morning experience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 extra-large eggs
Fruits and Nuts:
- 2 cups grated carrots, unpeeled and grated on a box grater
- 1 Granny Smith apple, unpeeled and grated on a box grater
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup raisins
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin trays by lightly greasing or inserting paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Create a wet ingredient mixture by thoroughly whisking eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and fully combined.
- Fold in grated carrots, grated apple, drained pineapple chunks, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, and raisins into the wet mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- In a separate container, carefully sift together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and kosher salt to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gently incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing, until the batter appears uniformly moistened and ingredients are well integrated.
- Utilize an ice cream scoop to portion batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately 75% full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place muffin trays in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown exterior and checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin.
- Remove from oven and let muffins rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize their structure, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
- Serve muffins warm or at ambient temperature to enjoy optimal texture and flavor profile.
Notes
- Boost your morning routine with these nutrient-dense muffins packed with fresh vegetables and fruits for a delightful breakfast experience.
- Customize the recipe easily by swapping nuts or adding different dried fruits to match your taste preferences and pantry ingredients.
- Maximize flavor and moisture by grating carrots and apples moments before mixing, ensuring peak freshness and natural sweetness.
- Simplify breakfast prep by making a big batch and freezing extra muffins for quick grab-and-go meals during busy weekdays.
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature, enjoying their peak texture and taste within three days of baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 257 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg