Morning Glory Muffins

Summary
Prep time	30 min
Cook time	20 min @ 400°
Source	BakerByNature.com
Yield / serves	1 dozen
Rating	Delicious

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 apple, shredded
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated carrot (about 3 medium)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Line a muffin tin with paper liners and set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F).

In large bowl add the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt; whisk well to combine. Add in the applesauce, oil, apple and vanilla; whisk just until combined. Fold in the carrot, raisins, coconut and walnuts; stir until ingredients are combined. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.

Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (or with just a few crumbs attached). Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.