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Morning Glory Muffins

October 31, 2019 31 Comments

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Hearty and nourishing, these Morning Glory Muffins are a delicious way to start your day!

Overhead photo of morning glory muffins in muffin tin

Growing up at the beach, there was an awesome little market at the end of our street called the Normandy Beach Market. They had all kinds of prepared foods for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Everything was amazing. Unfortunately, the store closed after Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

Morning glory muffins on a cake stand

Their baked goods were prepared by the owner’s wife, Lynn. She was a fantastic baker.

My mother was never big on sweets, but she loved anything Lynn baked because everything was so irresistible. Her cookies, muffins, cakes, tarts. Totally drool-worthy!

Up close overhead photo of morning glory muffins in muffin tin

Today, I’m serving up one of my mom’s favorites from the market, courtesy of Lynn’s special recipe. These glorious Morning Glory Muffins.

Overhead photo of morning glory muffins in muffin tin

Lynn knew how much Mom enjoyed them, so she gave her the recipe years back. And even though Mom was really never a baker when I was growing up, this is one recipe she did attempt.

Collage of four photos of ingredients for morning glory muffins

A delicious combination of shredded carrots and apple, pineapple, coconut, golden raisins, and two kinds of nuts, pecans and walnuts, these have just the right amount of sweetness. They’re nourishing and hearty and a fabulous way to start your day. Enjoy!

Ingredients in glass bowl for Morning Glory Muffins

 

A Few Cook’s Notes for Morning Glory Muffins Recipe:

Lynn’s recipe calls for a combination of pecans and walnuts, but if you prefer you can just use all pecans or all walnuts.

You can use any type of apple that you like. I used a Gala apple.

 

Overhead photo of prebaked morning glory muffins in muffin tin

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Morning Glory Muffins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
19 mins
Total Time
34 mins
 

Hearty and nourishing, these Morning Glory Muffins are a delicious way to start your day!

Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: muffins
Servings: 18 muffins
Calories: 206.47 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 cups freshly grated carrots
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored and grated
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 8-oz. can pineapple, drained
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Stir in the carrots, apple, coconut, raisins, nuts and pineapple.

  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil and vanilla extract.

  4. Add the wet mixture into the dry mixture until just combined. Evenly spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin cups. (I use a standard size ice cream scoop)

  5. Bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350 and continue baking for 14 minutes or until tester inserted in center of muffin comes out clean. Cool muffins in pan on wire rack. Store in airtight container when totally cooled. Muffins will keep in airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, then transfer to refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts
Morning Glory Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206.47 Calories from Fat 73
% Daily Value*
Fat 8.1g12%
Saturated Fat 3.17g20%
Cholesterol 35.15mg12%
Sodium 211.53mg9%
Potassium 155.77mg4%
Carbohydrates 30.91g10%
Fiber 2.36g10%
Sugar 15.72g17%
Protein 4.04g8%
Vitamin A 2432.45IU49%
Vitamin C 1.43mg2%
Calcium 25.31mg3%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Leanne says

    October 31, 2019 at 7:43 am

    These muffins look wonderful Mary Ann and a lovely back story with them. Wishing I had one with my morning coffee right now!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2019 at 4:47 pm

      They really are wonderful Leanne! Perfect with your morning coffee.

      Reply
  2. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    October 31, 2019 at 7:56 am

    I am a total muffin gal and these are my kind of muffins! What a great way to start the day. I love all those ingredients and they make one delicious muffin!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2019 at 4:48 pm

      I really hope you give them a try Kathy. You’ll really enjoy them!

      Reply
  3. 2pots2cook says

    October 31, 2019 at 8:12 am

    Absolutely wonderful ! There is nothing better than moist and nuts packed bites. Thank you for these !

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2019 at 4:48 pm

      You’re so welcome Davorka!

      Reply
  4. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    October 31, 2019 at 8:34 am

    Back in my educator days, a colleague would bring these muffins in all the time and I absolutely devoured them! Thanks for the sweet reminder, and recipe!! Have a great weekend, Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2019 at 4:49 pm

      You’re welcome my friend. Hope you have a wonderful weekend too!

      Reply
  5. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    October 31, 2019 at 9:40 am

    So awesome when you can create your own version of a restaurant/market/bakery goodie and it looks like you hit it out of the park with this one! These muffins look loaded with yumminess and I can see why you enjoy them so much! They would be perfect smeared with butter to go with my coffee this am! Pinned and trying soon :) Happy weekend, my friend.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2019 at 4:49 pm

      So perfect smeared with some butter Dawn. Thanks so much for pinning! Happy weekend!

      Reply
  6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    October 31, 2019 at 9:57 am

    How heartbreaking that the market closed after Hurricane Sandy!! But, how wonderful that Lynn gave your mother the recipe for her favorite treat!!! I can see why your mother loved these muffins, because they look absolutely delicious! I haven’t had breakfast yet and I’m wishing I had one (or three) of these in front of me to go with my morning coffee!!! Pinning! Can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2019 at 4:50 pm

      The whole neighborhood was heartbroken Chey. The food was totally amazing! Hope you give these a try. They’re fabulous!

      Reply
  7. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    October 31, 2019 at 10:27 am

    I am definitely a muffin lover and morning glory is one of my favourites! So many textures and flavours :) Yours look absolutely perfect, so I will be trying these soon :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2019 at 4:50 pm

      Hope you enjoy them Jennifer!

      Reply
  8. Gerlinde@Sunnycovechef says

    October 31, 2019 at 10:58 am

    There was a bakery here in Santa Cruz I often picked up a muffin like yours before I went to work . This is a great recipe Mary Ann.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      Thanks so much Gerlinde! Hope your doing better!

      Reply
  9. Marissa says

    October 31, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    I love recipes like this that are tied to warm memories. And what a nice tribute to the market. These muffins truly do look drool worthy – perfect for holiday breakfasts!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      Perfect for the holiday season ahead Marissa!

      Reply
  10. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    October 31, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    Mary Ann! When I was in University I would go to this little bakery stall in one of the Uni buildings and buy their morning glory muffins. They were my favorite! I would look for the day-old ones because they were cheaper (University student, haha)! These make me think of those, and now I reallllllly need to make these! I love that this recipe brings memories for you!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2019 at 5:23 pm

      I happy that it brings back memories for you too Katherine! Hope you give them a try!

      Reply
  11. Matt - Total Feasts says

    November 1, 2019 at 2:51 am

    What a lovely story, also what a great looking muffin recipe. These are just the type of muffin I would normally love to eat at breakfast!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 1, 2019 at 7:34 am

      Thanks Matt! These are loaded with so many delicious ingredients. They’re so delicious!

      Reply
  12. Kevin says

    November 1, 2019 at 9:56 am

    What a great way to start the day! Delicious ingredients and flavors just meld together!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 1, 2019 at 10:01 am

      Thy really are a treat Kevin!

      Reply
  13. Rosalyn says

    November 1, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    I live in Lavallette all summer and remember the Market. How lucky to have a sweet memory like this saved to revisit! Making these tomorrow to remind me of my Happy Place at the shore! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 1, 2019 at 10:11 pm

      You’re going to love them Rosalyn! I really miss the market. I made these for my college girlfriends when they came to visit last weekend! They were a hit. I saved a few and froze them, so I can treat myself when the craving hits! Thanks so much for following!

      Reply
  14. AJ says

    December 19, 2019 at 1:22 am

    Please don’t hate, is there something I can use in place of the coconut? Up the pineapple and carrots maybe?? I just can’t have coconut but this sounds delicious! Thank you in advance!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 19, 2019 at 8:13 am

      No problem AJ! You can just omit the coconut totally and you don’t need to replace it with anything. Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Makos - The Hungry Bites says

    January 7, 2020 at 4:52 pm

    I love all of the ingredients in these muffins, especially the cinnamon and the coconut. Delicious way to start your day

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 7, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      Hope you bake a batch! They’re one of my favorites. And my mother’s!

      Reply

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