What are healthy morning glory muffins

Healthy morning glory muffins are a delicious and filling breakfast muffin recipe. They are loaded with a variety of add ins like carrot, apple, coconut and raisins. The muffins themselves are originated by Morning Glory Cafe in Nantucket. So that’s how they got their name!

These muffins are a great way to start your morning! Since they are loaded with add in’s, they hit all the main nutrition groups: protein, fats and carbs. Also, these muffins are made with white whole wheat flour. So they are loaded with true whole grains.

These muffins take a few steps to make but trust me they are so worth it! They are a great grab and go snack, can be packed in lunch boxes, and can also be stored in the freezer for a later date. The options are endless! Keep reading to find what ingredients make up these muffins.

Ingredients needed for this morning glory muffin recipe

You will need the below ingredients to make these healthy morning glory muffins.

• Firstly, white whole wheat flour is the main flour in this recipe. It is rich in fiber and whole grains. White whole wheat flour is great to use for baking as it is neutral in taste.

• Baking powder is key as it helps puff up these muffins.

• Cinnamon adds enhanced flavor and spice!

• Baking soda also helps puff up these muffins.

• Eggs bind all the ingredients together.

• Unsweetened apple sauce adds moisture and texture. It also adds flavor and pairs nicely with the shredded apple.

• Pure maple syrup adds the perfect amount of sweetness. It is also a great all natural sweetener. Feel free to use 1/4-1/2 cup of sweetener depending on your sweetness level.

• Coconut oil is the baking fat we are working with. It adds moisture and texture! You can also use melted butter or a light oil.

• Mix ins are so necessary! Here are the ingredients we are working with: shredded apple, shredded carrots, raisins, walnuts, and flaked coconut

• Lastly, lemon juice, just 1 teaspoons of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.

Why you’ll love these healthy morning muffins

These healthy morning muffins are not only delicious, but they are also loaded with nutritious ingredients! Below are a few reasons why you’ll love these muffins.

• The shredded carrot and apple adds the perfect amount of moisture.

• These muffins are soft and fluffy.

• They are made with wholesome and healthy ingredients.

• Morning glory muffins make the perfect grab and go breakfast.

• They are made with white whole wheat flour. So they are loaded with whole grains!

• If you’re looking for another whole wheat dessert, definitely try these whole wheat chocolate chip cookies.

How to make the best morning glory muffins

These muffins require a few simple step. The below outlines a few steps on how to make the best morning glory muffins.

Firstly, start out by preheating your oven and greasing your muffin tin.

Secondly, grab a large bowl. Add in the eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and coconut oil and whisk until smooth. Then fold in the mix ins: shredded apple, shredded carrots, raisins, walnuts, and flaked coconut.

Thirdly, to the same bowl add in the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda.

Then fold everything together until fully combined and smooth.

Finally, scoop the batter into 12 muffin tins and bake for 22-24 minutes.

Enjoy! These muffins are the best when they are paired with a warm cup of coffee or tea!

How to measure flour

Measuring flour for baking can be a little tricky. We don’t want to use too much or that will result in dry baked goods. And we don’t want to use too little. So how can be get the right amount? Well, keep reading because I’ve got you covered!

Since flour can become packed down inside the bag or your storage jar, it’s always a good idea to fluff it up before measuring. Using a fork or butter knife, simply fluff it up and move it around. You don’t want to scoop packed flour as you will end up using too much flour and it will result in dry baked goods.

After you fluff the flour, gently scoop it into your measuring cup. Level it off with a knife to get an even scoop. And that’s it!

Variations and substitutes

Flour. This recipe calls for white whole wheat flour. Feel free to use white flour instead. Just make sure you use the measure the flour correctly (I have outlined how to measure flour above!)

Coconut oil is the baking fat in this recipe. Feel free to use melted butter, or another light oil of choice

Raisins. If you don’t like raisins simply omit them from this recipe. Raisins do add bites of sweetness so I recommend adding in chocolate chips instead.

Maple syrup is the all natural sweetener we are working with. Feel free to use honey instead!

How to store

If these muffins aren’t consumed in one sitting (lol!) store them in an airtight container.

They can be stored in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for 3 months. If you are storing them in the freezer, make sure you store them in a freezer friendly container. To reheat the muffins, simply defrost them at room temperature or heat them up in the microwave.

Other muffin recipes you’ll love

If you love these morning glory muffins, certainly try some of my other favorite muffin recipes below.

• Healthy Banana Chocolate Muffins

• Gluten Free Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

• Cinnamon Crumble Muffins

• Best Ever Paleo Chocolate Muffins

• Blueberry Flaxseed Breakfast Muffins

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If you made these healthy morning muffins, I would really appreciate a rating and a review down below. Your reviews and comments really help support Brae’s Bites so I can continue to make delicious recipes. For some more recipe inspiration find me on Instagram and Pinterest!

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Healthy Morning Glory Muffins

Healthy morning glory muffins make the perfect grab and go breakfast. They are loaded with a variety of add ins making them nutritious, filling and absolutely delicious.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword carrot and apple muffins, easy breakfast muffin, Healthy Muffin Recipe, Morning glory muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 230kcal

Ingredients

• 1 ⅔ cups white whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 2 eggs
• ⅔ cup unsweetened apple sauce
• ½ cup pure maple syrup use ¼ cup for less sweet
• ½ cup coconut oil melted and cooled, or light oil
• ½ cup of each: shredded apple, shredded carrots, raisins, walnuts, and flaked coconut
• 1 tsp lemon juice or ACV

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease your muffin pan or line them with baking cups.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, coconut oil.
• Then fold in the mix ins: apple, carrots, raisins, walnuts and coconut.
• Now fold in the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda. Fold until completely combined.
• Scoop the batter into 12 muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 22-24 minutes.
• Let the muffins cool slightly before enjoying!

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg

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Ingredients needed for cinnamon muffins with streusel

These muffins are made with a mixture of oat flour and cinnamon. Baking with oat flour creates the fluffiest muffins. You can buy a large bag of oat flour on Amazon or you can make your own! To make your own, simply blend oats in a high speed blender until very finely ground.

• Oat flour: I love baking with oat flour. Finely ground oat flour makes perfectly chewy and fluffy baked goods. And it only has one ingredient: ground oats! For this recipe you will need 2 1/4 cups.

• Cinnamon: What are cinnamon crumble muffins without cinnamon? Add 2 tsp of cinnamon for perfect flavor.

• Baking powder and baking soda: Both help increase the volume and create structure in these muffins.

• Eggs: For this muffin recipe you will need 2 eggs.

• Vanilla: Adding 1 tsp of vanilla to these muffins helps enhance the flavor.

• Coconut oil or applesauce: Feel free to use coconut oil or apple sauce for this recipe. Both if these ingredients work well in these muffins! You will need 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil or 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce.

• Almond milk: Almond milk adds moisture to these muffins. You will need 1/2 cup! But feel free to substitute in your favorite milk of choice.

• Maple syrup: Maple syrup is a great all natural sweetener. For this recipe you will need 1/2 cup.

• Coconut sugar: Lastly, to make the crumble topping, you will need 1/3 cup of coconut sugar.

How to make the cinnamon muffins with streusel

These oat flour muffins are very easy to make. They just require a few simple steps! I have outlined all the steps below.

Firstly, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease your muffin tin with cooking spray or line them with baking cups.

Secondly, make your crumble topping by combining the oat flour, coconut sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Thirdly, combine all your dry ingredients in a medium bowl: oat flour, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda. Mix and set aside.

Next, add all the wet ingredients in a large bowl: whisk together the eggs, coconut oil (or applesauce), almond milk and maple syrup until combined and smooth.

Now, pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Fold until combined.

Finally, fill up 12 muffin tins with the batter and top each muffin with the crumble topping.

Bake for 18-20 minutes and enjoy!

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a different type of flour?

I would recommend sticking with fine oat flour. Your local grocery store or amazon should carry it. Or you can make your own! Simply blend oats in a high speed blender until very smooth and fine.

What type of oil can I use?

I recommend using a lighter oil. I like using light olive oil, refined coconut oil, canola oil or butter.

Can I add other mix ins?

Yes! Feel free to add extra cinnamon or top them with some walnuts.

Why you’ll love muffins with streusel topping

• They are made with whole grain oat flour.

• This recipe makes the best grab and go breakfast.

• They have a delicious muffin crumble topping (the best part!)

• These muffins are chewy and fluffy.

Baking items needed

For this muffin recipe you will need a few simple baking items:

• Muffin tin
• Muffin liners or non stick cooking spray
• Large mixing bowl
• Medium mixing bowl
• Mixing Spoon or whisk

In addition to the above items, you will need a set of measuring cups and measuring spoons.

If you love these muffins make sure to try these!

If you love these muffins with oat flour, certainly try some of my other favorite muffin recipes below.

Best Ever Paleo Chocolate Muffins

Blueberry Flaxseed Breakfast Muffins

Banana Chocolate Muffins

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

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Cinnamon Muffins with Streusel Topping (Oat Flour)

The best cinnamon muffins are topped with a delicious streusel topping. They are also made healthy and gluten free with whole grain oat flour! These muffins have a tasty cinnamon cake bottom and a crunchy cinnamon crumble topping.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Cinnamon muffins, muffins with oat flour, muffins with streusel topping, Oat flour muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 204kcal

Ingredients

muffin batter:

• 2 1/4 cups oat flour
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or applesauce
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup maple syrup

topping:

• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup coconut oil melted

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease your muffin tins with cooking spray or line them with muffin liners.
• First, make your crumble topping by combining the oat flour, coconut sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Then add in the melted coconut oil. Mix and set aside.
• Next, make your muffin batter. In a medium bowl combine the oat flour, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda. Mix and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut oil (or applesauce), almond milk and maple syrup. Whisk until combined.
• Now, pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient mixture and fold until combined.
• Fill up 12 muffin tins with batter and top each muffin with the crumble topping.
• Bake in preheated over for 18-20 minutes. Let the muffins cool and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg

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