Morning Glory Muffins

• From: Cooking During Stolen Moments

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour

• 2 1/2 cups white flour

• 2 1/2 cups sugar

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

• 1/2 tsp ginger

• 2 tsp baking soda

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 cup shredded coconut

• 1 cup raisins

• 2 apples, peeled and grated

• 4 carrots, peeled and grated

• 1 15 oz can crushed pineapple, drained

• 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained

• 6 eggs

• 1 1/2 cups applesauce

• 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil

• 2 tsp vanilla

• Coarse sugar (optional)

Moist and delicious muffins that make mornings special.

Directions

• Stir together the flours, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and stir to blend well. Slowly add in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
• Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full. If desired, sprinkle coarse sugar on top of the muffins. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.