{"id":1104,"date":"2014-09-24T11:30:10","date_gmt":"2014-09-24T16:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/scnc\/?p=1104"},"modified":"2016-03-02T13:08:28","modified_gmt":"2016-03-02T18:08:28","slug":"test-kitchen-morning-glory-muffins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/scnc\/2014\/09\/24\/test-kitchen-morning-glory-muffins\/","title":{"rendered":"Test Kitchen: Morning Glory Muffins"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Caroline Patrick, Graduate Nutrition Student<\/em><\/p>\n

Carrots, coconut, and raisins\u2014OH MY! Glorify your breakfast routine with these easy Morning Glory Muffins. They\u2019ll ignite your day and fuel you through lunchtime.\u00a0 I was beyond excited to give this carrot cake-esque recipe a go and boy was it worth the hype.<\/p>\n

A gentle disclaimer: don\u2019t expect this recipe to be as decadent and over-the-top sweet as the classic Morning Glory Muffin recipe that includes nearly two cups of sugar and quadruple the oil. This recipe was adapted from EatingWell Magazine<\/i> and includes several alterations that made it healthier, and, in my humble opinion quite a delightful breakfast.<\/p>\n

Packed with whole-wheat flour and oats, these muffins are rich in whole grains and energy. But carrots jump to the lead in sheer volume with a whopping two cups\u2014take that Bugs Bunny! All these carrots lend sweetness, because 1\/3 cup of honey just can\u2019t do it all by itself. Raisins and coconut pieces chime in as well (so thoughtful!) while the allspice and cinnamon supply notes of sweetness without adding calories. With all these elements I didn\u2019t miss the sugar. I pinky swear.<\/p>\n

Applesauce worked in this recipe to replace most of the oil. However, it may have <\/b>done it\u2019s job too well because the baked muffins were slightly mushy and actually stuck to the muffin liners. That\u2019s why I would recommend either adding more flour or using less applesauce to lower the proportion of wet ingredients. Having more dry ingredients should provide greater structure and make the texture more pleasant.<\/p>\n

These muffins have a stamp of approval from Sargent Choice and Terriers alike.\u00a0 So give them a go! If raisins or coconuts aren\u2019t your bag of kale chips, try using another dried fruit of your liking. Make your morning muffin work for you, not against you.<\/p>\n

Sargent Choice
\nMorning Glory Muffins
\n<\/b>Recipe adapted from Eating Well<\/em><\/p>\n

Yields 12 muffins<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/b><\/p>\n

1 cup whole wheat flour
\n\u00bd cup rolled oats, + 2 tablespoons
\n2 teaspoons cinnamon
\n2 teaspoons baking powder
\n\u00bd teaspoon salt
\n\u00bc teaspoon allspice
\n2 eggs
\n1 cup unsweetened applesauce
\n1\/3 cup honey
\n2 teaspoons vanilla
\n\u00bc cup melted coconut oil
\n2 cups grated carrots
\n\u00bd cup unsweetened coconut, + 2 tablespoons
\n\u00bd cup raisins<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/b><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Preheat the oven to 350\u02daF. <\/b><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Spray 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray or line with muffin liners.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Stir together whole wheat flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and allspice in medium bowl.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Whisk the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, honey and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk in melted coconut oil.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Gently stir in flour mixture until just moistened.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Next fold in the grated carrots, unsweetened coconut and raisins.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups equally.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons each of oats and coconut.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0 Bake the muffins at 350\u02daF until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only moist crumbs attached, about 30 to 35 minutes.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Nutrition Facts:\"morningglorymuffins-300x225\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1 muffin <\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calories<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fat<\/td>\n9 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturated Fat<\/td>\n7 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protein<\/td>\n4 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbohydrates<\/td>\n29 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fiber<\/td>\n3 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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