Morning Glory Muffins II

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Morning Glory Muffins II
45 min.
18
192kcal

Suggestions

Wake up to something a little bit magical with these Morning Glory Muffins II. Packed with juicy grated apples, sweet carrots, coconut, dates, and crunchy pecans, these muffins are the kind of breakfast that actually makes you excited to get out of bed. They’re naturally vegetarian and dairy free, so they fit beautifully into a variety of lifestyles without feeling like a compromise—just pure, cozy goodness in every bite.
What I love most about this recipe is how it turns simple pantry staples into a bakery-style treat in under an hour. The warm cinnamon, tender crumb, and subtle sweetness from fruit and sugar come together to create a muffin that feels both wholesome and indulgent. Each muffin is satisfying without being heavy, making them perfect for busy mornings, leisurely brunches, or a grab-and-go snack with your favorite hot drink.
These muffins are also great for sharing—this batch makes 18, so you can feed a crowd or stock your freezer for the week ahead. They’re the kind of bake that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma and makes everyone wander in asking, “What’s in the oven?” If you’re looking for a breakfast or brunch recipe that’s comforting, flavorful, and just a little bit special, Morning Glory Muffins II deserve a spot in your regular rotation.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups apples grated peeled
  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups carrots grated
  • 0.8 cup coconut or flaked
  • 0.5 cup dates pitted chopped
  •  eggs beaten
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • 1.3 cups sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil 18 muffin cups, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  3. In a second bowl, combine carrots, apples, coconut, dates and pecans. Stir in eggs, oil and vanilla.
  4. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until smooth.
  5. Spoon or scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pans.
  6. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Calories192kcal
Protein6.3%
Fat30.1%
Carbs63.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.16
Glycemic Load
19.52
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
6.60304339554%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.56mg
Delphinidin
0.22mg
Catechin
0.35mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.81mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:191.69kcal
9.58%
Fat:6.62g
10.18%
Saturated Fat:2.66g
16.61%
Carbohydrates:31.46g
10.49%
Net Carbohydrates:29.22g
10.63%
Sugar:18.5g
20.56%
Cholesterol:27.28mg
9.09%
Sodium:205.92mg
8.95%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:3.12g
6.23%
Vitamin A:1829.96IU
36.6%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.98%
Selenium:7.95µg
11.36%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.67%
Fiber:2.24g
8.95%
Folate:32.98µg
8.24%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.3%
Iron:1.08mg
6%
Copper:0.11mg
5.38%
Phosphorus:52.76mg
5.28%
Vitamin B3:1.05mg
5.26%
Vitamin K:4.22µg
4.02%
Potassium:130.11mg
3.72%
Magnesium:14.49mg
3.62%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.08%
Zinc:0.45mg
2.98%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.88%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.26%
Calcium:17.39mg
1.74%
Vitamin C:1.22mg
1.48%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.09%
Source:Allrecipes