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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Snacks » Healthy Morning Glory Muffins

    ★★★★★ from 18 reviews

    Healthy Morning Glory Muffins

    Published Jan 11, 2021 · Modified Apr 14, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 40 Comments

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    Made with orange juice, banana, and carrots, Healthy Morning Glory Muffins are an amazing snack or breakfast! Vegan and gluten free.

    pink plate with sliced muffin

    Do you know the muffin woman? HI.

    I've said it once and I'll say it again. If this blog could be all muffin, quick bread, and soup recipes, I'd be happy. If you haven't noticed, they're my favorites!

    I assure you that when I write a cookbook someday, it will lean heavy into the muffins section. In the past year, we've dabbled in Healthy Zucchini Muffins, Fluffy Orange Muffins and Fluffy Pumpkin Muffins.

    So I found myself thinking...what's a muffin flavor I haven't posted? I thought of good old chocolate chip and blueberry, of course.  But then I thought of morning glory, with all those yummy flavor addditions. Winner!

    muffin tin of muffins

    How to make healthy morning glory muffins

    The key to this recipe is the flour combo. I love making them with super moist and nutritious almond and oat flour. The texture is incredibly moist, fluffy, and not at all gummy!

    Despite the lengthier ingredient list, this recipe comes together quickly. It's as simple as mixing wet and dry separately, then combining, and folding in the add-ins.

    1. Make your flax egg by whisking together flax and water.
    2. Mix together wet ingredients (mashed banana, orange juice and zest, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and flax mixture( in a medium bowl.
    3. Mix together dry ingredients (almond flour, oat flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, baking powder and salt) in a large bowl.
    4. Pour in wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Fold in cherries, carrot, and apple.
    5. Spoon batter into muffin tin and bake!

    bowl of batter with carrots

    All the ingredients you need + tips

    The best thing about morning glory muffins is the add-ins, and there are LOTS of options here! Don't be alarmed by the long ingredient list--it's mostly spices and add-ins.

    • Almond + oat flour: These muffins will not work with wheat flour, all purpose flour, coconut four, or any other flour not listed in the recipe. Steer clear of experimenting with flours here since they're not one-to-one subs and you'd have to change the whole recipe. See the suggestions at the beginning of the post for recipes using alternative flours!
    • Nuts: I opted to go without nuts, but chopped pecans or walnuts would be delish if you want more crunch and nutty flavor.
    • Coconut: This is super common in morning glory muffins, but I know a lot of people aren't fans. If you are, adding ½ cup of unsweetened shredded coconut would be great.
    • Juice: You could do pineapple juice or even non-dairy milk instead of the orange juice, but I love the flavor of fresh orange juice.
    • Zucchini: You could use freshly grated zucchini instead of carrot, but be sure to ring it out of extra moisture. These are already very moist muffins!
    • Apple: If you don't want apple, you could do equal amounts of zucchini or carrot, or even ½ cup of finely diced pineapple.
    • Maple syrup: I haven't tried these with granulated sweetener, but I suspect they'd work with equal amounts of coconut sugar or brown sugar since the batter is so moist.

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    How to store muffins

    Keep muffins on countertop in an air-tight container for up to three days. They stay moist for a long time! If you still have some left, you can store the fridge for up to a week or more and they will stay moist.

    Can I freeze muffins?

    These freeze great. You can freeze them on a lined baking sheet and then transfer them into a freezer baggie. To reheat, microwave straight from the freezer until warm and enjoy! Muffins will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

    More superb muffin recipes

    • Orange Muffins
    • Healthy Chocolate Muffins
    • Healthy Zucchini Muffins
    • Pumpkin Muffins
    • Lemon Blueberry Muffins

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    If you make this Healthy Morning Glory Muffins recipe and love them, please come back and leave a star rating/comment letting me know! Your feedback is super helpful for me as well as other readers.

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    Healthy Morning Glory Muffins Recipe

    ★★★★★ 5 from 18 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 23 minutes
    • Total Time: 38 minutes
    • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
    • Category: Muffin
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Made with almond and oat flour and packed with fresh orange juice, banana, carrots, these super moist Healthy Morning Glory Muffins are an amazing snack or breakfast! Vegan and gluten free. Inspired by my Cherry Orange Bread.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 2 medium overripe bananas (¾ cup, mashed)
    • 1 large orange, zested and juiced (¼ cup juice)
    • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp warm water (can sub 2 eggs)
    • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
    • 2 tbsp avocado oil or melted coconut oil
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 ¼ cups super fine almond flour, packed
    • 1 ¼ cups certified GF oat flour*
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp ground ginger
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp fine sea salt
    • ⅓ cup dried tart cherries (can sub dried cranberries or raisins)
    • 1 cup shredded carrot
    • ¾ cup shredded or diced apple

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a muffin tin.
    2. Place flax and water in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside to thicken for 5 minutes.
    3. Place mashed banana, orange juice and zest, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and flax mixture in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
    4. Place almond flour, oat flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl and whisk until well combined. Pour in wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Fold in cherries, carrot, and apple (if your apple seems too wet, wring it out in a paper towel first to remove the excess moisture).
    5. Spoon batter evenly into 12 muffin cups. Bake for 8 minutes at 425°F and then reduce the heat to 350°F (keeping muffins in oven) and bake for another 18-22 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean. Cool muffins in tin for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    *TO MAKE OAT FLOUR: If you don’t have store bought, make your own by grinding old fashioned oats in the blender until it resembles a very fine flour.

    OTHER FLOURS: As always, steer clear of trying alternative flours here (coconut, all purpose, etc) as they are not one-to-one swaps. I cannot vouch for the results if the recipe is made differently than how it is written.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Kara says

      September 29, 2022 at 7:35 pm

      Delicious!!! just made and will definitely make again....used 2 eggs instead of flax only because I had lots of eggs....used dried cranberries because no raisins...the carrot, apple, banana combination just wonderful...thx for the recipe:)

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        October 03, 2022 at 5:47 pm

        I'm so happy these were a winner, Kara! Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    2. Michelle M says

      July 12, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      Amazing. Made last night and they are delicious. Thank you for the recipe. I used some other spices like cardamom and nutmeg, and I don’t have berries so I used a small handful of nuts/berries mix and they are great!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        July 14, 2022 at 1:09 am

        Ohhhh cardamom sounds sooo good! Thanks for letting me know, Michelle!

        Reply
    3. Susan says

      January 30, 2022 at 4:06 pm

      These muffins were delicious ! Even my husband who is very hesitant when it comes to healthier baked goods absolutely loved them. Thank you for creating great recipes.

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 31, 2022 at 8:00 pm

        Wonderful, thanks for letting me know you loved these, Susan!

        Reply
    4. Megan T says

      October 05, 2021 at 1:27 am

      I just made a batch of these for our breakfast this week. They smelled so amazing that we sampled them as dessert tonight! They are incredible! Naturally and not too sweet, great flavor and texture… really the best! So looking forward to breakfast now! Also… Added 1/4 cup chopped walnuts =)

      Reply
    5. Sarah says

      September 27, 2021 at 2:24 pm

      Delicious muffins! They taste so good and have a great texture, I don’t think anyone would guess they are vegan and gluten free. Thanks for the recipe, I am sharing it with my gluten free family members now!

      Reply
    6. Millie says

      February 23, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      The perfect breakfast muffin..or afternoon snack muffin..or late night splurge muffin! Delicious and moist and not too sweet. Yum!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 24, 2021 at 4:50 pm

        Hahaha yes for late night muffins!!!

        Reply
    7. Alyssa says

      February 20, 2021 at 8:29 pm

      So good!! Love that they sneak in some veggies!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 24, 2021 at 4:53 pm

        Yayyy thank you, Alyssa!!!

        Reply
    8. Abby says

      February 04, 2021 at 6:56 pm

      So fresh, delicious and satisfying - will definitely make again! 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 08, 2021 at 6:35 pm

        Terrific, thanks for letting me know Abby!

        Reply
    9. Elena says

      February 02, 2021 at 9:12 pm

      These are delicious! I love all of the fruity flavors and the cinnamon + ginger really add to it. Def will make again!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 04, 2021 at 6:46 pm

        Yayyy thanks, Elena!

        Reply
    10. Kim says

      January 31, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      Basically heaven in a muffin. Love that these use cherries! I had never tried that in a morning glory recipe before.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Suzanne says

      January 31, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      These were delicious and moist. The apple and carrot flavor was more dominant than the banana. As I am not a huge banana flavor person, that was good with me.

      I don't always have almond flour handy and I'm not gluten free. Do you think I could substitute whole wheat pastry flour for the oat and almond flour? I saw your note about substituting flours, So it was nervous to try.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Cl pea says

      January 19, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      Love these but I am not a banana fan. Is there a good substitute for them?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 19, 2021 at 6:12 pm

        Hmmmm I have only tested them as written with banana, but you could try applesauce or pumpkin? They would be way less sweet though so you'd need to add more dry sweetener as to not throw off the wet to dry ratio...I'd definitely taste the batter to make sure it's to your liking if you don't use banana. As a disclaimer, I haven't tried this myself so I can't vouch for the results unfortunately!

        Reply
    13. Valerie says

      January 18, 2021 at 2:58 pm

      WOAH...! Made these and am in loooove!! They even smelled insane in the oven but the taste is incredible! So well-balanced in flavor with the delish carrot, orange, cranberries, cinnamon, and ginger.. My husband declared them his fave muffin! Def a keeper and will be making again! Highly rec following the recipe as is - it’s a gem! 😊

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 18, 2021 at 3:24 pm

        Fabulous!! Isn't that smell the best?? Sending you a big Monday hug, Valerie!

        Reply
    14. Jenna says

      January 17, 2021 at 10:39 pm

      Just made a batch of these for the week! So yummy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 18, 2021 at 1:35 am

        Wonderful!! Best news, thanks for taking the time to comment, Jenna.

        Reply
    15. Abby says

      January 16, 2021 at 1:03 am

      So delicious! Perfect! Great recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 18, 2021 at 1:37 am

        Sweeeeeet thank you tons, Abby!!

        Reply
    16. Rachael says

      January 15, 2021 at 2:11 am

      SO good!! Our whole family loved them. Perfect for my egg/dairy allergy 1 year old - it's the first baked good he's devoured!! Will definitely make again, thanks!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 15, 2021 at 5:25 pm

        How sweet!! Thanks so much for letting me know, Rachael!

        Reply
    17. Stephanie says

      January 14, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      These took awhile to make but sooo worth it! They were super delicious! I added the coconut and also some pecans but otherwise followed the recipe as written. Will for sure make again! Hopefully they freeze well!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 14, 2021 at 5:46 pm

        Lovely!! They do indeed freeze well. Thanks, Stephanie!

        Reply
    18. Alex says

      January 13, 2021 at 2:51 am

      Love these! They are perfect for breakfast as they are not too sweet. I love that they are packed with fruits and veggies...what a great way to start the day!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 13, 2021 at 2:22 pm

        Awww thank you, Alex! That means a ton!

        Reply
    19. Leslie says

      January 12, 2021 at 10:30 pm

      Loved them! Followed the recipe as written. Every bite is a nice surprise with all the mixed in things. Sweet enough, but not too sweet.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 12, 2021 at 11:46 pm

        I'm thrilled you loved these, thanks Leslie!!

        Reply
    20. Shelley says

      January 12, 2021 at 8:16 pm

      So incredibly good! My entire extended family loved these muffins! I omitted the ginger and they were fantastic! So grateful for another wonderful allergy friendly recipe for my two toddlers! Will be making these often!! Appreciate you so much!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 12, 2021 at 9:21 pm

        I'm so glad these were a winning recipe for the whole fam! Thanks a ton Shelley.

        Reply
    21. Dylan says

      January 12, 2021 at 1:13 pm

      So good with a big ole cup of coffee!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 12, 2021 at 9:21 pm

        I so agree!! Thanks, Dylan 🙂

        Reply
    22. Jenny Papineau says

      December 22, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      These are so amazing!! I made my second batch last night, a week after the first batch. So delicious and healthy! Even my husband loved them!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 22, 2020 at 1:54 pm

        Thank you so much, Jenny! I totally messed up and didn't mean to publish this post yet--I'm going to take it down (it'll go live again in January) but I'm going to email you the recipe right now so you have it 🙂

        Reply

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