Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Morning Glory Muffins, where each bite offers a warm embrace of cinnamon, carrots, and pineapple. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, these flavorful muffins are packed with fruits and nuts that bring back nostalgic baking memories. With their fluffy texture and colorful appearance, they make an impressive addition to any brunch gathering. Bake a batch today and enjoy the smiles they bring!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium)
- ½ cup pineapple chunks (drained if canned)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins (soaked in warm water for extra chewiness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients; add eggs, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in grated carrots, pineapple chunks, nuts, and dried fruit.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg