Morning Glory Muffins

Name: Morning Glory Muffins
Prep time: 15

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4.3 out of 5 stars (based on 19 reviews)

15 min prep

12 servings

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16 ingredients

These very-good-for-you morning glory muffins from Gina DePalma are a great breakfast or snack option. Each muffin is loaded with fiber and healthy fat to boost your energy and help you feel full for longer.

Ingredients

1¼ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup ground flax seed
3 tablespoons unsweetened dried coconut
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 ripe bananas, crushed with a fork
½ cup unsweetened or homemade applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large egg
3 tablespoons milk (almond milk is another option)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen (see Chef Tips)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

158 cals

Fat

6 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2 g

Monounsaturated Fat

2 g

Carbohydrates

25 g

Sugar

8 g

Fiber

4 g

Protein

4 g

Sodium

191 mg

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil or use paper cups to line a 12-cup muffin tin.
Combine whole wheat flour, oats, ground flax, coconut, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.
Mash the peeled bananas in a medium bowl with a fork; add the applesauce, oil, egg, milk, and maple syrup and mix well to break up the egg and thoroughly combine.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well with a fork– your batter will be stiff and lumpy. Mix in the blueberries.
Fill each muffin liner or tin section to the top, so that batter is slightly mounded.
Bake the muffins for 25 minutes; a cake tester inserted should come out clean.

Chef Tips

Gina’s Tip: Substitute blueberries with an equal amount of raisins, dried or fresh chopped cranberries, or other chopped fresh fruit.

Registered Dietitian Approved

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Morning Glory Muffins