Marian'S Morning Glory Muffins Recipe

Name: Marian'S Morning Glory Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup golden seedless raisins; 1/2 cup chopped dates (or date crumbles); 1/4 cup diced dried apricots; 1/4 cup diced prunes; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated; 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and grated; 1 medium parsnip, peeled and grated; 1 cup crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice (small can); 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup canola oil; 6 tablespoons melted butter; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded; 1/3 cup raw sugar, demera sugar or granulated palm sugar for sprinkling on top; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1/2 cup golden seedless raisins
1/2 cup chopped dates (or date crumbles)
1/4 cup diced dried apricots
1/4 cup diced prunes
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and grated
1 medium parsnip, peeled and grated
1 cup crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice (small can)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
6 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded
1/3 cup raw sugar, demera sugar or granulated palm sugar for sprinkling on top
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat ovent to 350 degrees. Brush the muffin tins with canola oil or Pam - it's just plain easier.
2
Place raisins, chopped dates, apricots and prunes in a small bowl. Cover with hot water and let them plump for ten minutes. If you are using the date crumbles, they don't have to soak. After ten minutes, drain and squeeze out excess water. Set aside.
3
Sift flours, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to mix thoroughly.
4
In a separate medium bowl, combine the raisins, dates, apricots, prunes, carrots, parsnip, apples, pineapple, eggs, canola oil, lemon juice, vanilla, coconut, sunflower seeds and melted butter. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
5
Add the dry ingrdients to the wet ingredients using the wooden spoon to stir just until all the dry ingredients are moistened. Do not overmix.
6
Using an ice scream scoop, scoop batter evenly into the greased muffin tins. The batter should make 12 muffins, filling each cup to about the top. Sprinkle coarse sugar on the top and bake in the center of the oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a grate to cool for 20 minutes (I just use my range burners). After cooling, pop from the muffin tins, using a fork down the side of each tin if needed, and serve.

945

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup golden seedless raisins, 1/2 cup chopped dates (or date crumbles), 1/4 cup diced dried apricots, 1/4 cup diced prunes, and more.

Yes, Marian'S Morning Glory Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Marian'S Morning Glory Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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