Description
Packed with wholesome ingredients and a sneaky protein boost, these Morning Glory Protein Muffins are the breakfast your whole family will actually get excited about.
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
- 1.5 cups AP flour*
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 cups shredded carrot (from 2-4 carrots, depending on size)
- 1 large apple, shredded
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup walnut halves, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a standard muffin tin with liners and give them a good spray with cooking oil so the muffins release cleanly. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the 6 tablespoons melted butter, 1 cup coconut sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon vanilla until well combined. Add the 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/3 cup milk, 3 eggs, and 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger. Whisk until everything is smooth and fully incorporated.
- To the same bowl, add 1.5 cups flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 1/2 tablespoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Switch to a wooden spoon and stir until just combined—don’t overmix, or your muffins will be tough!
- Fold in the 2 cups shredded carrot, shredded apple, 1/2 cup raisins, and 1/2 cup walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared muffin tin, filling each cup completely full. These muffins are meant to be generous!
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool on a wire baking rack before removing them from the pan. Enjoy!
Notes
Substitutes for AP flour: a 1-to-1 AP Gluten-free flour blend, white whole wheat flour, whole wheat pastry flour. This recipe has not been tested with almond flour, coconut flour, or any other flour.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 24 grams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Carbohydrates: 43 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 8 grams