Protein-Packed Morning Glory Muffins
Protein-Packed Morning Glory Muffins bring together juicy pineapple, sweet carrots, and tender zucchini with hearty whole grains for a moist, lightly spiced bite. Greek yogurt and quinoa add a satisfying protein boost, while raisins and hempseed lend chewy and nutty notes. Perfect for breakfast on the go or a wholesome afternoon snack, these muffins taste warm and comforting with cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Protein-Packed Morning Glory Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 47
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Run the pineapple and carrots through a juicer following the manufacturer's directions. Pour the juice into a container and keep the pulp in a bowl. Juice the zucchini and add the zucchini pulp to the pineapple-carrot pulp. Discard the zucchini juice.
- 2
Measure 2 cups of pineapple-carrot juice. If it is less than 2 cups, add enough water to reach 2 cups. Bring the pineapple-carrot juice and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Measure 1 cup of the cooked quinoa and set it aside to cool.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 16 silicone muffin cup molds and place them on a baking sheet, or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 4
Sift the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
- 5
Mix the applesauce, yogurt, sugar, eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Stir the applesauce mixture, a little at a time, into the flour mixture until the batter is just combined. Fold the reserved 1 cup cooked quinoa, hempseed, raisins, and pineapple-carrot-zucchini pulp into the batter; let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- 6
Spoon a heaping 1/3 cup of batter into each muffin cup.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 23 to 27 minutes. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing them from the muffin cups.
- Calories 288.39 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 10.37 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 52.46 g 19%
- Total Fat 5.29 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.58 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.17 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 49.97 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 6.22 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 20.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 62.39 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 437.28 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 17.52 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 14.06 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Protein Packed Morning Glory Muffins is made with 19 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Applesauce, Baking Powder, and Baking Soda. Each serving provides about 288.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Protein-Packed Morning Glory Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Applesauce, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Carrot. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Protein-Packed Morning Glory Muffins?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 288.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Protein-Packed Morning Glory Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Protein-Packed Morning Glory Muffins healthy?
- Protein-Packed Morning Glory Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 288.39 calories and 10.37 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.58 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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