Ina Garten Morning Glory Muffins

This Ina Garten Morning Glory Muffins recipe from Barefoot Contessa is the best and easiest to make Morning Glory Muffins recipe ever. This moist Morning Glory Muffin is made with carrots, apples, and pineapples and only takes 10 minutes to prepare. 

This recipe will yield about 15 muffins and can serve 15 persons. Please leave your feedback about this glorious Morning Glory Muffins Recipe by Ina Garten.

What Is A Morning Glory Muffin

Morning Glory Muffins are a type of muffin that’s made with carrots, apples, pineapples, raisins, pecans, and coconut. This muffin is usually served as breakfast with yogurt or a cup of coffee or as an afternoon snack.

They are called Morning Glory Muffins because they’re inspired by the “morning glory” flower that blooms early, offering a vibrant start to the day, much like the muffin does for breakfast.

Morning Glory Muffins Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for the pan
• 3 extra-large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 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
• 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

How To Make Morning Glory Muffins

1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Set up two muffin trays with paper liners.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a big bowl, combine eggs, oil, and vanilla. Then, mix in carrots, apples, pineapple, pecans, coconut, and raisins.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
4. Combine: Pour the dry mix into the wet mix. Stir until they blend well.
5. Fill Muffin Cups: Use an ice cream scoop to fill each muffin cup with the batter.
6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes. Check with a toothpick – if it comes out clean, they’re done.
7. Cool & Serve: Once baked, let the muffins cool. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

Morning Glory Muffins Variations and Substitutions

• Gluten-Free: To make Morning Glory Muffins gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. Ensure that your baking soda and other additives are also gluten-free.
• Vegan: To make Morning Glory Muffins vegan, substitute the eggs with flaxseed or chia seed “eggs” (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water for each egg). Replace the regular sugar with coconut sugar or another vegan sweetener, and use a plant-based oil or vegan butter.
• Keto: To make Morning Glory Muffins keto-friendly, replace the all-purpose flour with almond flour or coconut flour. Substitute the sugar with a keto-friendly sweetener like erythritol or stevia. Ensure to adjust the quantity of wet ingredients if using coconut flour as it absorbs more moisture.

What To Serve With Morning Glory Muffins

Serve this ina garten morning glory muffins with Lemon Mousse, Strawberry Butter, Blackberry And Apple Jam or Apple Jelly.

How To Store Morning Glory Muffins

• In The Fridge: Morning Glory Muffins can last up to a week. Simply place them in an airtight container to maintain freshness, then store them in the fridge.
• In The Freezer: Morning Glory Muffins can be frozen for about 2-3 months. Simply wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag. To thaw it from frozen, leave it on the countertop for a few hours or microwave it for about 2-3 mintues.

Morning Glory Muffins Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: A muffin 

• Calories: 363
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Carbohydrates: 43 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 26 g
• Protein: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 42 mg
• Sodium: 270 mg

Are Morning Glory Muffins Healthy 

Morning Glory Muffins are considered a healthy muffin option. They are full of carrots, apples, and pineapples, which are good sources of vitamins and fiber. Additionally, they contain pecans and coconut which provide healthy fats. 

Where To Buy Morning Glory Muffins 

If you’re looking to purchase ready-made Morning Glory Muffins, check out Trader Joe’s; they offer really good muffins. You can find Trader Joe’s Morning Glory Muffins at Costco or Walmart.

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