Healthier Sunny Morning Muffins (adapted). Scoop batter evenly into muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out with a few crumbs but not wet Check out all our other great newsletters from Easy Recipes, Healthy Eating Ideas and Chef Recipe Videos. These wholesome morning glory muffins are my very favorite muffin variety.
And it tastes just as sweet and sunny as the name implies. These muffins are surprisingly moist, even though they're low in fat, thanks to nutritious, flavorful add-ins like banana, carrots, oats, and raisins. Definitely taste "healthy" but I don't consume much sugar, so they are pretty sweet to me. You can have Healthier Sunny Morning Muffins (adapted) using 11 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Healthier Sunny Morning Muffins (adapted)
- It's 1 cup of Strawberries, chopped.
- It's 2/3 cup of Agave (natural sweetener), plus 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Agave.
- You need 1 1/2 cup of Whole wheat flour (you can do 1/2 and 1/2 AP flour & whole wheat, but if you want to keep it healthy, use unbleached (and organic if you can swing it) all the way!).
- You need 1 pinch of Ground cinnamon (can use up to 1/8 cup).
- It's 1/2 tsp of Baking soda.
- It's 1/4 tsp of Ground nutmeg (allspice / cinnamon works or leave out).
- You need 1 tsp of Salt.
- It's 1 of Ripe banana, smashed.
- Prepare 2 of Eggs.
- You need 1/4 cup of Canola oil (can sub in applesauce but recommend 1/2 and 1/2 instead of full 1:1 substitution; veggie oil works, too).
- It's 1/2 pints of Blueberries (or 1 cup) - I've used frozen in this recipe, and they still came out great.
Not sure kids or people expecting a sugary sweet streusel topped. Healthy Morning Muffins have multiple grains, oats, nuts and fruit. They make a morning ritual complete. In the case of these muffins, they are not only easy and delicious but healthy too.
Healthier Sunny Morning Muffins (adapted) instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and apply nonstick spray to muffin pan..
- In a small bowl mix strawberries and the 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Agave (I used a blender). Let sit (~15 min for strawberries to give off juices).
- In a small bowl, mix together (or sift) flour, baking soda, nutmeg (or allspice), salt, and cinnamon. * I used a whisk.
- In a large bowl, whisk together banana, eggs, oil (or oil/applesauce combo therein), and 2/3 cup Agave..
- Mix dry and wet ingredients until well combined (I was able to blend it all together). Do not overmix..
- Fold in blueberries..
- Scoop batter and divide evenly in muffin pan..
- Bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted to center of muffins comes out with few crumbs but not wet..
- Once removed from oven, let muffins rest in pan for 5 minutes. Then cool on a rack to room temperature..
There are multiple grains, nuts, and fruit and it's really a fun recipe to throw together. Chocolate morning glory muffins made with a double dose of chocolate from cocoa powder and chocolate chips are a hearty way to start the day. Reviews for: Photos of Healthy Chocolate Morning Muffins. A healthy recipe for cozy bran muffins full of wholesome ingredients. Chef Pam McKinstry created the original recipe for morning glory muffins, named after the Morning Glory Café where she worked.