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Hiya Gorgeous!

Are busy mornings a common theme in your house? I know they are in mine. You’ve got pups to walk, kids who can’t find their shoes, or maybe you’re just trying to sneak in a little self-care like a meditation or walk around the block. Who has time to take care of all that and make a healthy breakfast?

If the ticking clock has left you surviving on coffee alone, it’s time to add some extra nourishment to your morning routine. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to take much time. A few of my favorite quick healthy breakfast options include:

• Smoothies (like this berry-filled beauty!)
• Overnight oats (you’ll love this maple & almond version)
• Chia seed pudding (toss it in the fridge the night before)
• Or make-ahead muffins!

That last one is what I want to share with you today. Specifically, my recipe for Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins! I’ve got a 1-minute video below to show you exactly how to make ‘em. Just prep a batch over the weekend and you’ve got a healthy breakfast you can grab in seconds. It’s a sigh of relief for busy mornings and it’s fast becoming one of my favorite vegan breakfast recipes!

Now let’s be clear, not all muffins are created equal. Let’s be honest, some of them are really just cupcakes without icing! As delicious as they are, muffins are often packed with inflammatory animal products, sugar, refined carbs and other nasties.

Whereas these babies are packed with plant-powered nutrition to keep you full and energized all morning long. The flax and hemp seeds are a great source of healthy fats and plant-based protein. The apple and banana also give them a natural sweetness that’ll make you grin from ear to ear and won’t drop you on your butt an hour later like some traditional muffins do.

And can we talk about the carrots? They’re packed with beta-carotene that supports healthy eyesight and carotenoids that boost your immune system and keep your skin supple as you age. Squeezing veggies into a morning treat is next-level awesome, sweetheart — it’s the kind of lovin’ your body deserves. That’s why these Morning Glory Muffins paired with a simple green juice (like my Classic Green Lemonade) make the ultimate breakfast of champions in my book.

Ready to get cookin’, good lookin’? Hit play for your easy how-to, then find the detailed recipe below!

How to Make Quick, Healthy Morning Glory Muffins!

Here’s the full recipe:

Vegan and Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins

Serves 16 (1 muffin per serving) | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 22-25 min

Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 cup almond flour (or coconut flour, for a nut-free alternative)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
• 6 Tbsp water
• 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup avocado oil
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup hemp seeds
• 1 medium apple, shredded (peeled and cored)
• 2 cups shredded carrot (about 3 medium carrots)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 16 muffin tin cups with paper liners or silicone baking cups (like these BPA-free beauties!).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
3. In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the ground flaxseed and water. Let sit for several minutes, or until slightly thickened. Add in mashed banana, vanilla extract, oil, maple syrup and coconut flakes, stirring to combine. Stir in hemp seeds, shredded apple and shredded carrot.
4. With a large rubber spatula, gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups—each cup should be mostly full.
5. Bake for 22–25 min (cooking times vary based on your oven) or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.

A very special thanks to Lauren Kretzer and the rest of our talented Inner Circle Wellness recipe team for helping to create this spectacular dish!

Want more tasty baking ideas? Check out these fan favorite recipes:

• Healthy Vegan Banana Muffins
• Wholesome Raspberry Scones
• Blissful Blueberry-Chia Streusel Bars

Your turn: What will you sip alongside your Morning Glory Muffins? Tell me your favorite morning drink in the comments below!

Peace and glorious mornings,