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Morning Glory Muffin

Cultural Context

Morning Glory Muffins originated in the 1980s in the United States, embodying a fusion of flavors and textures. They are a delightful breakfast treat, often enjoyed for their wholesome ingredients like fruits, nuts, and spices. These muffins have become a beloved choice for brunch gatherings and are celebrated for their ability to pack a nutritious punch while still being deliciously sweet and satisfying.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup cassava flour
1 cup almond flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
3 eggs
¼ cup full fat coconut milk
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
⅓ cup honey
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup zucchini, roughly chopped
1 small handful of spinach
1 thumb sized nub of ginger, peeled
½ cup grated carrot
½ cup raisins
¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
¼ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1 tbsp coconut sugar

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans are a similar flavor, while sunflower seeds are nut-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin pan with muffin cups.

2

In a medium sized mixing bowl add cassava flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt, and mix until thoroughly combined.

3

Separately, add eggs, coconut milk, olive oil, honey, apple sauce, spinach, zucchini, lemon juice, vanilla and ginger to a high speed blender until frothy.

4

Fold liquid into flour mixture until fully incorporated.

5

Fold in grated carrots, raisins, pumpkin seeds and coconut.

6

Use a spoon to fill all 12 muffin cups evenly with batter. Sprinkle muffins with coconut sugar, so that they crisp and caramelize in the oven.

7

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a cake tester or knife comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

muffin panmixing bowlhigh speed blenderspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-freenut-free

Allergens

milkeggstree-nuts

Also Known As

Carrot MuffinBreakfast Muffin

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