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Eating In The Middle: Morning Glory Muffins

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As promised, here is this delicious recipe from Andie Mitchell’s new cookbook, Eating In The Middle: A Mostly Wholesome Cookbook, which came out this week.

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Andie lost over 100 pounds through diet and exercise (the only way to do it right people!) and has kept it off while enjoying the beauty and benefits of real food. Her first book, It Was Me All Along, was a New York Times bestselling memoir about her journey through weight loss and her relationship with food. Andie and I have been blog friends for years. You might remember her original blog name Can You Stay For Dinner? Her blog is packed with stunning recipes and lifestyle posts. It’s one of my favorites!

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Back to the cookbook of the week, Eating In The Middle is really my ideal cookbook. The recipes are fresh, approachable, realistic and healthy. They also include nutrition facts to give you a snapshot of their content. The photography is gorgeous! I actually sat down and read the whole thing start to finish, which I rarely do. I have lots of recipes ear-marked for later.

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Mazen asked for muffins after he had one on Bald Head, so that’s the recipe I chose to make and share for you guys. I prepped and measured all of the ingredients on a Saturday afternoon so Sunday morning I just had to dump them in the mixer and bake!

I love muffins packed with goodness, and these are classic Morning Glory muffins with carrots, coconut, pineapple and raisins. Made with 100% whole wheat flour, they are good for you too. Each muffin is 187 calories – not bad at all!

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I have to admit I had 2 when they were hot out of the oven. Couldn’t resist!

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Morning Glory Muffins from Eating In The Middle
Makes about 18 muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple
  • 3 large carrots, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup  unsweetened shredded coconut

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the oil, eggs, and pineapple. Add the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Using a spatula, stir in the carrots, raisins and coconut. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each three-quarters full.
  4. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack and let cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. The muffins will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Cals: 187 // Protein 4g // Carbs 26g // Fiber 3g // Sugar 14g // Fat 9g // Sat Fat 3g // Sodium 230mg

Morning Glory Muffins

I have a cookbook to giveaway to a lucky reader. Leave a comment below with your favorite kind of muffin to enter! USA only please.

Congrats to the winner, Kim!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  2. I have a really hard time turning down a banana nut muffin!!! And I cannot wait to get my hands on this cookbook – I’ve been anticipating it’s release for months.

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  4. I make ‘neverhomemaker’s “new banana bread”, which is made with garbanzo beans, into muffins! They are so delicious!!! My husband always asks for them. I love to make healthy, homemade muffins.

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  8. I just discovered vegan blueberry banana muffins with cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top. They are my favorite thing on a Saturday morning!

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  9. My favorite kind of muffin is banana nut! I love what mashed banana and crunchy nuts do to a warm muffin! But, these look so good to me that I need to make them asap! Thanks for sharing.

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  10. I make an applesauce oat whole wheat muffin that my One year old loves for a snack. I use coconut oil instead of butter and half of a banana instead of sugar- and they’re delicious!!

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  13. Blueberry is my all time fave! I like morning glory too, with a few chocolate chips thrown in 🙂

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  14. Believe it or not, bran muffins! I have very fond memories of making them with my mom when I was a kid. Looks like a great cookbook and story!

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  18. I have a decadent recipe for Blueberry Streusel muffins and they are the best!! Like right out of a bakery and not healthy at all! I make them when I have company.

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  19. I love carrot cake so these type of muffins are my favorite! You can’t go wrong with a classic blueberry either 🙂

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  22. I made some pear pecan muffins a few weeks ago that I can’t stop thinking of because they were just soo good!

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  23. These muffins look so good, definitely will have to try them. One of my favorites is lemon poppyseed muffins!

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  26. My favorite muffins are a blueberry muffin recipe that my mom got from an old PEO friend. The recipe involves soaking oats in orange juice before adding them to the batter. It really adds extra oomph to the muffin!

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  27. I love muffins. Classic blueberry muffins are probably my favorite. Thanks for the opportunity to win the cookbook.

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  29. Those look so good! They’re on my must make list, now. These are exactly my favorite kind of muffins! Chocolate cherry with almond meal would be a close second.

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  36. I want the cookbook for this recipe alone! The best muffin recipe was peas and thank you’s vegan blueberry streusel muffins, so good!

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  37. yay I actually have all the ingredients for these muffins! They look amazing! My favorite muffin is whole wheat blueberry muffins. Simple healthy with a little butter!

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  44. These muffins look so good! Perfect for quick breakfasts on the go. My favorite muffin is lemon poppy seed!

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  46. I love Andie’s blog! I found it a few years ago and read everything she posted! She is such an inspiration to me and a wonderful writer.
    I would say ALL muffins are my favorite. I haven’t had them in years because of the fat and calorie counts. I will be making this recipe this weekend!

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  47. I came to say blueberry muffin, but realized that I actually love cornbread muffins the best! Something savory is so awesome.

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  48. Blueberry Muffins are my fav! These morning glory muffins look awesome! I will definitely check out this new cookbook! Thanks Kath!

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  49. Favorite muffin? Hard to choose but I’d say cinnamon with streusal topping. 🙂
    This cookbook looks great. Off to check out her blog now!

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  51. I love Morning Glory Muffins, but I also love blueberry muffins and chocolate muffins (made with oats, Greek yogurt,etc.).

    Thanks for sharing about the cookbook – I can’t wait to give it a try 🙂

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  53. I love millet orange muffins! Millet gives such a great consistency and light crunch to baked goods that I often throw some into whatever I’m baking!

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  55. I think I would pick banana muffins. I read and loved Andie’s book, It Was Me All Along. I would love to win her cookbook!

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  58. mmm now i want a muffin. and those look fantastic! i would love some recipe inspiration. it’s time to shake things up!

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  61. I used to love strawberry when I was younger, but now blueberry with a streusel topping and butter of course!!

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  62. I love lemon blueberry muffins. I make them using a recipe from Food & Wine magazine. I read Andie’s memoir and related to it in a way I have never felt with any other book about eating and food. I also love her blog. For anyone who hasn’t read her blog or book, watching her TED talk would be a good introduction. I am looking forward to seeing this book of recipes, too. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  66. I make a Pumpkin/Oatmeal muffin based off a recipe from Roni on GreenLightBites, The pumpkin replaces the oil and the muffins are very moist. It also adds a lot of nutrition. This cookbook sounds like it would be just what I am looking for. Thank you.

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  70. I love “Fuel to Go Muffins”—- loaded with goodness and little sugar. Love the blog. Always so good to turn to for nutrition advice. So love the recipes. Thank- you

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  79. I am going to make these tonight! Thanks for sharing. Need something new for breakfast for my 2 boys.

    I have a recipe for strawberry muffins that I love! I make them after we go strawberry picking in the summer!

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  83. Almond Poppy Seed or French Donuts – If only someone could make them both more healthy : ) The cookbook looks amazing – definitely one going to look into purchasing if I don’t win!

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  86. My favorite kind of muffin would have to be lemon poppyseed. I love the freshness of the citrus and I love it when there is some almond flavor in there as well. Yum!

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  89. Blueberry muffins remind me so much of my mom. They are my go-to., although these look delicious as well.

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  94. Warm blueberry muffin with melted butter has to be my fave! Soft and a little gooey on the inside with a hot cup of coffee.

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  95. Strawberry muffins or a chocolate muffin of any kind (thought I’m pretty sure those are the most unhealthy)

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  103. Morning glory muffins are definitely high atop my list, as are bran (because I’m an old lady, apparently). Apple cinnamon is right up there, too. This all reminds me of how long it’s been since I’ve had a good muffin!

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  104. My favorite muffins are pumpkin cream cheese muffins – not the healthiest, but a great occasional indulgence!

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  106. I love banana nut muffins, but have yet to find a healthy version that isn’t dry. I also really enjoy apple bran muffins with lots of cinnamon! Andie’s new book sounds really use-able. Thank you so much for the chance to win. 🙂

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  117. I love apple cinnamon streusel muffins, but these morning glory muffins sound amazing! Almost like mini carrot cakes! 🙂

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  119. Banana walnut….with a tiny sprinkling of sugar granules baked on top:-) Book sounds like a winner! Just viewed her TED talk…very inspirational!

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  122. Ohh I really want this cookbook (side note: have you ever thought about writing one?!)! I have a friend coming to stay with me for the weekend and I think we’ll make this recipe! My favorite kind of muffin is banana walnut!

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    • I have been approached, but I’m not sure that recipes are my strong suit! Still waiting for the right idea to pop into my head : )

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  124. I love Andie’s blog and her first book. I can’t wait to get this one! My favorite muffins are my Nana’s banana muffins. The best.

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  138. These look scrumptious! Whole Foods in Chicago has a similar muffin, but without pineapple…this addition to the muffin makes is sound even tastier. Cannot wait to make them this weekend! xo

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  142. Ooh yum! I love morning glory muffins and will definitely try these out! I also love pumpkin muffins and blueberry muffins. Really I just love any good muffin! 🙂

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  143. Blueberry, I can’t resist a warm homemade blueberry muffin! Excited to try these morning glory muffins. I think my little one will love these.

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  145. I love Andie and adored “It Was Me All Along.” Can’t wait to get my hands on her new cookbook! My favorite muffins are pumpkin apple muffins from my neighborhood bakery. They have an amazing crumble topping!

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  146. I love all muffins, but my favorite lately has been a healthified lemon blueberry muffin that I make with coconut flour!

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  148. I always like a classic banana bread muffin. Or blueberry muffins hot out of the oven. Or a chocolate chocolate chip “muffin”. Although that’s really just a cupcake without frosting…

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  149. My favorite muffins are very similar to these only they have orange rind and OJ in them. I ate these by the fistful when I was nursing both of my kiddos because they were packed full of nutrients and a quick eat.

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  152. I absolutely love blueberry-cream cheese muffins! So not the healthiest, but oh so delicious!! We had an adorable bakery in my hometown when I was younger and it was always such a treat when we’d go there and they were fresh right out of the oven!

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  159. I would say my favorite are chocolate chocolate chip, but those are usually more like a cupcake without frosting! I do love a good blueberry muffin as well..

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  161. I make these zucchini chocolate chip muffins with whole wheat flour that are amazing! The zucchini, cocoa powder, and whole wheat flour make me feel better about having them as a healthy indulgence 🙂

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  164. Corn muffins are in for the win! Its like a sweeter version of delectable cornbread:)
    Bran Muffins come in a close second though!

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  167. Lemon poppyseed or blueberry, but has to have fresh blueberries! Really i like most homemade muffins; seldom eat commercially baked ones.

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  169. I love almost any kind of muffin but pumpkin and blueberry are my favorites. Just got back to the gym after a 7 year break. Would love to win this book!

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  172. I love all kinds of muffins, especially ones with streusel topping!! These look delicious- just saved the recipe to try later!

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  173. banana walnut are my all time favorite…but definitely not about to turn down any type of muffin, especially when warm 🙂

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  176. Love a grilled corn muffin with a south western omelet! And I love Andie! I read her book and could relate on so many levels as I grew up overweight and it wasn’t until end of college that I learned how to care for myself and lose the weight for good!

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  182. Yum! This has me craving muffins so bad. My favorite muffins are either my mom’s blueberry muffins or a pumpkin muffin. I definitely want to try this recipe, too!

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  184. My favorite kind of muffin is Morning Glory but I haven’t had one in YEARS because they are usually so full of sugar. When I was pregnant with my last child, I HAD to have one nearly every day. I bought them from a local bagel place. When I went in to get my muffin one day and they had sold out I had an expectant mommy meltdown. Scared the poor bakery owner. 🙂

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  192. One of the ladies that I work with makes Morning Glory muffins and they are by far my favorite. I would love the cookbook and am so proud of Andie Mitchell; can’t wait to check out her blog!

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  196. Currently or favorite muffin is a green one made with spinach, banana and Apple sauce. They are so good and every one of my children like them, which does not happen often lol

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  207. Thank you, Kath. I need to use my big bag of whole wheat flour for something (only all-purpose in my pancakes, please :).

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  208. I love Pumpkin muffins and Morning Glory is my second favorite! Can’t wait to make these. They look yummy!

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  209. I love any muffin with different texture, so these look perfect! Might make it onto my Saturday morning baking list 🙂

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  214. Oooooh, a Pecan Pear Muffin is my favorite, followed by Blueberry with Crumbles, followed with carrot spice, followed with …….. Just give me muffins and I’m in heaven!

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  215. I love muffins that taste like cupcakes, ha! SO I would say double chocolate chip muffins …especially the ones from my local grocery store.

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  217. I loved loved loved her first book. Really detailed her relationship with her SO, her father and food.

    My muffin choice is Banana Nut. Even better if vegan! 🙂

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  219. It’s like you read my pregnant brain! I’ve been thinking about muffins nonstop lately! I finally indulged in a lemon poppy seed one from Fresh Market last night and it was AMAZING!

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  222. Hard to pick a favorite, but I think I’ll have to say corn muffins!

    I love the look of this cookbook, especially the complete nutrition information. I have type 1 diabetes and need to count carbs to properly dose my insulin, and stuff like this helps so much.

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  232. I saw these on Snapchat and couldn’t wait to see more pics and drool over a post about them. My favorite muffin is probably blueberry or lemon poppyseed. Or better yet…a blueberry lemon muffin..you can have any type of muffin right?! 🙂

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  233. I’ve been making these yummy muffins lately that I found the recipe for on someone’s blog (yours?)…made with organic whole oats and no flour. You add apple sauce, grated apples, egg whites, maple syrup, apple pie spice, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt and dried cranberries, choc chips and nuts. Delish!!!!

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  236. I love Morning Glory Muffins! Our local bakery makes the most delicious ones, but I’m excited to try a healthier version. In fact I’m making them tonight. Thanks for the recipe!

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  237. The muffins made most in my house are mini chocolate chip. My girls love them. My favorite are blueberry!

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  244. Morning Glory Muffins are like Carrot Cake – delicious!
    I love Morning Glory Muffins, Blueberry AND Bran.
    Sorry – I can’t just pick 1. 🙂

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  246. I. Love. Morning Glory. and look forward to trying this recipe! My favorite muffin is lemon blueberry.

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  249. I LOVE the morning glory muffin recipe from the Carrots n Cake blog. We make them at least once a week in our house!

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  256. Morning Glory muffins are my favorite,realky. They are packrd with so much goodness! I liked the reduced sugar and oil. Thank you for a great tecipe. Can’t wait to try it! Would be excied and would love to win the cookbook. It would help me eat healthier, a good thing for a diiabetic and cancer patient.

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  261. I adore you, Kath! Thank you times a thousand!! This post is incredibly kind and honestly so much more than I could have ever asked for. I’m so grateful for you!

    xoxox Andie

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  282. Carrot cake and Lemon poppyseed are my faves!!
    Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
    Jackie

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  285. My favorite muffins to buy are the bright green huge pistachio unhealthy muffins at Lowes Foods. So good! I have a (full fat unhealthy I’m sure) recipe for Morning Glory muffins that gets raves. I’ll have to try this one.

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  291. The kind I can bake with my 4 yr old!! Her favorite is blueberry with cinnamon sugar topping as she can sneak some tastes while topping them before baking 🙂

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  292. Any kind I can bake with my 4 yr old! Our favorite is blueberry with cinnamon sugar topping as she can sneak a few bites of topping before they can bake.

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  299. I have a recipe for strawberry Greek yogurt muffins. Sometimes I swap in blueberries and add some lemon zest. Delicious!

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  303. Mmmmm! Nothing better than whole wheat blueberry muffins with a little orange or lemon zest right out of the oven! I love how the berries burst when I bite into them!

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  304. A close tie between banana walnut oat bran muffin and a decadent dark chocolate chip chocolate one with almonds.

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  306. Oh My, how I love morning muffins. Its my favorite go to for buzy (or not) mornings! Really like your recipe with healthy ingredients!!

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  309. Blueberry muffins! Would love to have a chance to win the cookbook. I have recently lost 45lbs through diet and exercise as well and her approach really resonates with me 🙂

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  310. I love Morning Glory muffins! My mom makes them a lot. It’s a tie for fave muffin with blueberry 🙂

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  312. I absolutely love the zucchini muffins with a sweet crumbly topping that my mom makes! I just wrote down the ingredients for these morning glory muffins and plan to make a batch after hitting up the grocery store – yum!

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  314. How to choose! I’m always partial to a simple orange cranberry or classic blueberry, I suppose. Ohh, can’t forget banana nut!

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  316. These muffins sound yummy and I’d like to read her book – what a great story! I’m careful with many foods since I am a pre-diabetic, but a favorite recipe of mine is applesauce muffins. Thanks for the chance to win her book! Love your blog too and appreciate all your help through the years!

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  319. I love pumpkin muffins. My favorite is one from a bakery called Irwin’s. They have a delicious topping that I want to recreate but I can’t figure out what it is!

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