Morning Glory Applesauce Muffins

Submitted by Monica

"Awesome, moist, wonderful muffins."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 24 muffins

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 3⁄4 cup applesauce
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 medium tart apple, peeled and grated
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1⁄2 cup flaked coconut
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients.
2. In another bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla.
3. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thick).
4. Stir in carrots, apple, pineapple, coconut, raisins and nuts.
5. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Reviews

[jaimelynnelliott]

Amazing! These were delicious and moist. For personal preference I subbed whole wheat flour, added 1/8 cup of ground flax and left out the raisins. Absolutely perfect for breakfast on the go for the whole family!

 

[ihvhope]

These are my new favorite muffin! So moist and packed full of flavor. I love the pineapple chunks in these. I made two dozen and couldn't keep my family away. They won't last long. I used blueberry applesauce because it was all I had and it gave these muffins a pretty color. Thanks for a really nice muffin recipe.

 

[AmandaInOz]

Excellent texture! We really liked all the bits of fruit, especially the pineapple chunks. I did leave out the walnuts (personal preference), and I used sultanas instead of raisins. Very tasty! Thanks Monica! Made for PAC Fall 2008.