Morning Glory Muffins

By The Southern Lady Cooks

Ingredients

2 cups grated or shredded carrots
1 cup grated or shredded apple (peel and core the apple)
1 stick butter or 8 tablespoons or 1/2 cup (softened)
3/4 cup white granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Prep Time15mins
Cook Time30mins
Servings12

Instructions

Peel and grate the carrots enough to make 2 cups, set aside. Peel, core and grate the apple enough to make 1 cup, set aside. Cream the butter, sugar and eggs with the mixer. Add vanilla extract, shredded carrots and apples and continue mixing. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon

Add to the creamed mixture and continue mixing. Fold in coconut flakes, raisins and nuts with a spoon. Spray a regular 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Fill cups to just below the top.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 12 large muffins.