The Best Morning Glory Muffins
These Morning Glory Muffins are a toddler-friendly take on the classic! Naturally sweetened with banana, and packed with carrots, oats, and raisins for fiber and flavor. Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts, snack time, or on-the-go lunchboxes!
Equipment
- grater
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats or quick oats
- 1 cup almond flour or oat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional, omit for littles under 1
- 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed or Tiny Sprouts Brain Booster optional
- 1 ripe banana mashed (~½ cup)
- 2 medium carrots finely grated/shredded (~¾ cup)
- ½ cup raisins can omit
- 2 large eggs or sub with flax eggs
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil or melted butter
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 12-cup standard muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mash banana. Add eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla; stir well.
- Add oats, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and ground flaxseed. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in grated carrots and raisins. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (¾ full).
- Bake for 22–25 minutes or until set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Let cool fully on a rack (they firm up as they cool).
Notes
Scroll up to see substitution options. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients used.
Feel free to add 2-4 tablespoons of maple syrup, coconut/brown sugar, or other sweetener for added flavor and sweetness!
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