Morning Glory Muffins
Healthy Morning Glory Muffins recipe. This wholesome breakfast idea is one of my favorite recipes to make for busy mornings.
The first time that I tried Morning Glory Muffins was at my local coffee shop years ago.
Normally, I would never gravitate towards something that healthy looking. But that day, they just pulled a fresh batch straight out of the oven. The smell alone forced me to buy some. That was the best (and worst) decision ever. Best because I always knew where to get a good treat to go with my coffee. Worst because.. I always knew where to get a good treat with my coffee, and my wallet paid the price.
But not anymore! Let's make the best Morning Glory Muffins at home for less.
Morning Glory Muffins Ingredients
You just need 14 healthy ingredients to make this healthy morning glory muffin recipe. All you need is:
- all purpose flour
- brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- baking soda
- baking powder
- nutmeg
- cinnamon
- salt
- rolled oats
- raisins
- any neutral oil (I usually use avocado oil, but vegetable oil or even melted coconut oil would work too)
- milk
- large eggs
- shredded carrot
- banana
Equipment
- muffin pan
- nonstick spray (I wouldn't recommend muffin liners because these muffins tend to stick to the paper liners)
- large bowl
Tips
Storage: store these muffins in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for 1 week.
Freeze the muffins. For longer storage, you can freeze the muffins! All you need to do is allow them to cool completely before placing them in freezer bags. These muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months. Once you want to eat them, all you need to do is allow them to thaw at room temperature. Alternatively, you can warm them up individually in the microwave from frozen for around 15-30 seconds, or until warm.
There are so many different variations! I love these muffins because you can add or subtract the mix-ins to your liking. I love switching up the raisins for dried cranberries or golden raisins, or adding unsweetened applesauce instead of the banana. Feel free to make it your own!
Use a different flour for the flour mixture. I sometimes like to make them a little more on the healthier side by swapping out the white flour for white whole wheat flour, or just plain whole-wheat flour. If you wanted to make these muffins gluten free, try using gluten free flour.
Add in some fresh fruit. To make it more moist, I love adding in grated apple (a grated granny smith apple is perfect in this recipe), but some orange zest would also be a great addition.
More Muffin Recipes
Like these Morning Glory Muffins? Then you will love these delicious muffin recipes:
- Whole Wheat Banana and Date Muffins
- Pumpkin Raisin Muffins
- Carrot Cake and Cupcakes
- Strawberry Apple Muffins
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Morning Glory Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup raisins
- 3 tablespoon oil
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- ⅓ cup milk
- 3 medium carrots, shredded
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Add in the oats and raisins.
- Fold in the oil, egg, milk, carrots and banana until fully combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the cavities of the muffin pan and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
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I don't normally like raisins but loved these! The texture was great and they had the perfect sweetness. Thank you!
That makes me so happy to hear 🙂
I get up super early for work so anything I can make ahead is so perfect for me. These were delicious and actually filled me up! I made a double batch and froze half of it for busy mornings.
So glad it made your mornings easier!
A must-try for anyone juggling a hectic schedule! The healthy blend of ingredients in this recipe sets it apart, and the freezer friendly factor makes these muffins my new go-to option for busy days. They are flexible, delightful, and five-star worthy!
Aww your comment made my day 🙂
These morning glory muffins were so tasty as well as easy to make. I'll be making another batch this evening to have on hand for breakfasts this week. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!
You are welcome! I am so glad you liked it!
A lovely breakfast muffin that's chock full of all good things 😀 These are perfect with tea or coffee ^_^
Agree! Thanks so much for your comment Tammy 🙂
These muffins are so tasty! Even my son grabbed two this morning (and he is SUCH a picky eater!) we'll keep this on the breakfast rotation.
That makes me so happy to hear! So glad your son liked them 🙂
I love morning glory muffins and making them at home is the best. It's great having these in the freezer for healthy snacks. Thanks for the recipe!
Definitely love keeping some in the freezer just in case 😉
These delicious morning glory muffins were packed with lots of good things, I really liked the juicy raisins and the banana made them super moist.
They are the best! So glad you liked them! 🙂
Made your morning glory muffins this morning for breakfast. They went down a real treat and so easy to make too. thanks for the recipe.
That makes me so happy to hear 🙂