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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 04/06/2016Updated: 12/04/2023

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There aren't many better ways to start your day than with one of these morning glory muffins. Filling, flavorful, and oh so satisfying thanks to carrots, pineapple, coconut and raisins. Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

There aren’t many better ways to start your day than with one of these morning glory muffins. Filling, flavorful, and oh so satisfying thanks to carrots, pineapple, coconut, and raisins.

Morning glory muffins in a muffin tin.


 

About this recipe for morning glory muffins

  • Balanced: Whole wheat flour gives these muffins the hearty texture and the flavor of the carrots, pineapple, raisins and coconut is perfect. This recipe is definitely a keeper and a great way to start the day.
  • Easy: These morning glory muffins are easy to make – you’ll love them!
  • They’re from a great cookbook: If you like the way I cook here on Rachel Cooks, my guess is this cookbook will be perfect for you. It’s all about balance, about Eating in the Middle. We’re talking about easy swaps to make things lighter and healthier.
Morning glory muffins split open to show inside.

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There aren't many better ways to start your day than with one of these morning glory muffins. Filling, flavorful, and oh so satisfying thanks to carrots, pineapple, coconut and raisins. Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
18 muffins
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There aren’t many better ways to start your day than with one of these morning glory muffins. Filling, flavorful, and oh so satisfying thanks to carrots, pineapple, coconut, and raisins.

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 can (8 ounce) crushed pineapple
  • 3 large carrots, shredded (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 18 standard muffin tin cups with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the oil, eggs, and pineapple. Add the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Using a rubber spatula, stir in the carrots, raisins, and coconut. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each three-quarters full.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack and let cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. The muffins will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Serving size: 1 muffin.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1muffin, Calories: 181kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 225mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 11g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Mindy says

    August 31, 2020 at 9:30 pm

    Hi! Do you think it would work to substitute some honey crisp apples for the pineapple (and how much – maybe a a coup and a half??)?

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      September 2, 2020 at 6:22 am

      I would do about a cup! Let me know how it they turn out, I bet it will be tasty!

      Reply
  2. Raney Brown says

    June 22, 2016 at 9:09 am

    These were a smash hit at my ladies fellowship mtg. last night. I doubled the recipe since I want more than 30 and since my carrots were a bit on the small side I put in a total of 10 instead of 6. Super super moist! Thank you!!

    Reply
  3. Anettie says

    April 16, 2016 at 10:51 am

    These are delicious! I made them with gluten free flour and they turned out great. My one question is, do you drain/use the pineapple juice or not? I was not able to find an 8 oz can so I bought the standard 20 oz can. I drained the liquid. It turns out that a drained 20 oz can of crushed pineapple is almost equivalent to 8 oz of crushed pineapple alone. The batter was a little thick. Just asking for the next time I make these because they have become a new favorite.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 18, 2016 at 7:48 am

      So glad you liked them! I did not drain the liquid when I made mine.

      Reply
  4. Sommer @aspicyperspective says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    I can only imagine the amazing flavors bursting from this yummy glory muffin recipe!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:22 am

      They are SO delicious! You need this book if you haven’t gotten it yet! :)

      Reply
  5. Andie Mitchell says

    April 6, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    Rachel thank you!!! This is the nicest post and your muffins turned out absolutely gorgeous! I’m so thankful that you took the time to make a recipe and write about the cookbook. You are an amazing friend to me <3

    xoxoo Andie

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 7, 2016 at 8:57 pm

      I meant every word! xo

      Reply
  6. Medha says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:48 am

    These muffins are seriously gorgeous! I’ve been loving seeing recipes from Andie’s book around the web recently, and these muffins are no exception- delicious :)

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:21 am

      I agree — all the recipes are SO gorgeous!

      Reply
  7. Christine @ WRY TOAST says

    April 6, 2016 at 10:07 am

    I absolutely adore Andie, her food and her story are so inspiring! you remade these muffins beautifully, they sound delicious.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:21 am

      Isn’t she amazing?

      Reply
  8. Kate | HappyForks.com says

    April 6, 2016 at 9:57 am

    Rachel, do you think I can freeze part of muffins after baking and cooling? My family will not be able to eat all at once but I would really enjoy them as an ’emergency’ morning meal.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 6, 2016 at 10:01 am

      I have a bag in the freezer right now, so yes! I’ll admit we haven’t tried them yet out of the freezer, but I typically have great luck freezing muffins. Sometimes they get a tiny bit drier but these have so much good stuff going on in them, you won’t even notice.

      Reply
  9. Erin@WellPlated says

    April 6, 2016 at 8:53 am

    I have had my eye on this book for months! Love Andie, her philosophy, and how dang fluffy these muffins look too :)

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:21 am

      This book is totally up your alley!

      Reply

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