Hearty Morning Muffins
Start your day on the right note with these Hearty Morning Muffins—an irresistible blend of wholesome, nutrient-packed ingredients that deliver the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Made with fiber-rich whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and naturally sweet grated carrots, these muffins are studded with raisins and chopped walnuts for a delightful texture in every bite. A hint of cinnamon adds cozy, warming notes, while unsweetened applesauce and a touch of brown sugar lend natural sweetness without overpowering. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baking to golden perfection in under 20, these muffins are a versatile grab-and-go breakfast or satisfying snack. Pair them with coffee or enjoy them plain for a hearty start to your morning that’s as delicious as it is wholesome. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prepping, or a healthy treat the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Grated carrot
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly coat it with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Stir in the grated carrot, chopped walnuts, and raisins, ensuring they’re coated with the dry mixture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, milk, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly thick and lumpy.
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these hearty morning muffins plain or with a smear of butter or cream cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.3 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2352 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 386.5 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.8 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.2 g | ||
| Protein | 64.1 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 416 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2623 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
