Morning Glory Muffins
Have you every considered a picnic for breakfast? Take these morning glory muffins along with a hot thermos of coffee, and enjoy the quiet solitude of an early morning walk or hike.
Ingredients:
| 1/2 cup | raisins |
| 1 cup | all-purpose flour |
| 1 cup | whole wheat flour |
| 3/4 cup | sugar |
| 2 teaspoons | baking soda |
| 1/2 teaspoon | salt |
| 2 teaspoons | cinnamon |
| 3 | eggs |
| 2 teaspoons | vanilla |
| 1/3 cup | vegetable oil |
| 1/3 cup | applesauce |
| 2 cups | grated carrots |
| 1 | large green apple, grated |
| 1/2 cup | sliced almonds |
| 1/2 cup | shredded coconut |
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Soak raisins in hot water for 30 minutes; drain. This process makes them extra plump in your muffins!
In a large bowl, mix flours, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in raisins, carrots, grated apple, almonds and coconut
In a smaller bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla. Stir into first mixture until just combined.
Bake in greased muffin tins 20-22 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before removing from muffin tin.
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