Morning Glory Banana Carrot Muffins

Morning glory healthy muffins on a wire rack made with fruit and vegetables.

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Morning Glory Banana Carrot Muffins

Morning Glory Banana Carrot Muffins are a delicious breakfast or snack to have stocked in the freezer! These are hearty protein muffins made with banana, apple, and carrot plus packed with healthy ingredient swaps like almond flour, whole wheat flour, oats, nuts and seeds. They make the perfect breakfast on the go, a healthy addition to a lunchbox, and are a great snack for kids!

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 257kcal

Author: Meryl Downing

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup almond flour
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup walnuts or pecans chopped
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup raisins
2 Tablespoons chia or flax seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
3 eggs
½ cup applesauce
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup coconut oil or butter melted
½ cup orange juice
2 carrots grated (about 1 cup packed)
2 apples grated or diced small
1 banana mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

1 Tablespoon butter melted
1 cup any combination of rolled oats, chopped nuts, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, chocolate, butterscotch or white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°, THEN LOWER temperature to 375° when you put the muffins in.
In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients with a whisk.
Add all other ingredients and mix with a spatula, batter will be thick.
Spray or line muffin tins, or use reusable silicone muffin liners. Fill cups full and add topping. Bake at 375° for 35 minutes.
Makes about 20-23 muffins. Enjoy with a pat of butter!

Notes

Store Muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 4 to 6 months.
Bake without peeking in the oven! Opening the oven door can cause muffins to sink! Allow muffins to cook the full 35 minutes, or at least 30 before checking them for doneness.
Substitutions - This recipe has a long ingredient list but substitutions are fine! The wheat flour, almond flour and oats can be really any combination of different flours totaling 3 cups. Any kinds of nuts and seeds can be substituted. Honey or brown sugar can be used in place of the maple syrup. The applesauce can be subbed with an extra mashed banana. Nutmeg can be left out if you don't have it.

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