morning glory muffins

17 Pinches 2 Photos
Scottsdale, AZ
Updated on Oct 7, 2018

Dense, hearty, flavorful, nutrient packed. Excellent mid-day snack, or morning breakfast.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 12-18 muffins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, roasted
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups crushed pineapple (from the can)
  • 1 - gala apple, peeled, cored, grated
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots (2-3 medium)
  • 1 cup golden raisins

How To Make morning glory muffins

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350 degrees F, and grease muffin pan.
  • Step 2
    In a food processor, blend walnuts and coconut until finely ground.
  • Step 3
    Add the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until combined. Transfer to large mixing bowl.
  • Step 4
    Place pineapple and shredded apple in a fine-mesh strainer (do in batches if necessary), and place over a liquid measuring cup. Press the fruit to squeeze the liquid until fruit is somewhat dry. You should have about 1 cup of liquid.
  • Step 5
    Bring juice to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 5 minutes). Transfer to small bowl and et cool slightly.
  • Step 6
    Add butter, vanilla extract and eggs to the juice and whisk together.
  • Step 7
    Stir wet mix into dry flour mix until combined. Add the pineapple, apple, carrots, and raisins. Stir until combined.
  • Step 8
    Divide batter into muffin cups. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Step 9
    Cool in tin for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool on wire rack.
  • Step 10
    Serve! Goes great with butter or cream cheese spread as well (or nothing). Store in ziplock bag or airtight container for up to 4 days.

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Category: Muffins
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Bread

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