Morning Glory Muffins (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier option)
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

10 - 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
11 - 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
12 - 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
13 - 1/2 cup raisins or chopped walnuts (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Stir in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut into the wet mixture.
05 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix – it's okay if there are a few lumps. Gently fold in the raisins or walnuts if using.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.