These easy morning glory muffins are the perfect way to start the day!
Ingredients
3 eggs
8 ounces crushed pineapple (drained and squeezed very dry)
1 ⅓ cups sugar
½ cup apple sauce
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups carrots (grated (approx. 4-6 carrots))
1 apple (peeled and grated)
½ cup coconut
½ cup pecans or walnuts (chopped)
2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds (optional)
Method
1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a muffin pan (or line with paper liners).
2
Combine eggs, pineapple, sugar, apple sauce, oil, and vanilla in a large bowl.
3
Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
4
Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and combine just until moistened. Fold in remaining ingredients.
5
Divide mixture over 16 muffin cups. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes. Turn the temperature down to 350°F and bake for an additional 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.