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Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for gluten free vegan morning glory muffins. You will love these hearty moist muffins that are packed with fresh fruit and vegetables.
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5 from 36 votes

Gluten Free Morning Glory Muffins

These gluten free and vegan carrot banana apple veggie muffins are a recipe that you will want to make again and again. These muffins are great for making ahead and freezing for busy days or snacks. You’ll love having these tasty breakfast muffins on hand!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Snack, Vegan
Cuisine: American
Keyword: muffins
Servings: 12 Muffins
Author: Bella Bucchiotti

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons flaxseed ground
  • 4 Tablespoons water
  • 1/3 Cup banana ripe, mashed, approximately 1 banana
  • 1/4 Cup olive oil
  • 1/4 Cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 Cup apple sauce unsweetened, or grated apple
  • 1/2 Cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 Cup almond milk unsweetened, or coconut or soy milk
  • 1 Cup carrot packed, grated, approximately 2 or 3 carrots
  • 2/3 Cup rolled oats gluten free
  • 1/2 Cup almond flour
  • 1 1/4 Cup gluten free flour 1 to 1, I used Bob's Red Mill
  • 1/2 Cup pecans raw, crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line a cupcake tin with liners. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together ground flax seed and water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • While waiting, grate carrot and mash banana.
  • To the flax seed mixture, add olive oil, maple syrup, and mashed banana. Whisk to combine.
  • Add brown sugar, applesauce, baking soda, and cinnamon. Whisk.
  • Stir in almond milk and carrot.
  • Add almond flour, 1 to 1 flour, and gluten free oats. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until combined.
  • Using a spoon, fill cupcake liners to the top.
  • Sprinkle crushed pecans evenly onto each muffin.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean in centre. (gluten free flour takes a little longer to cook than regular flour).
  • Remove from pan and place on cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1790IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg

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