Morning Glory Muffins II

Rich, moist muffins that keep well.

• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¾ cup flaked coconut
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• 1 ½ cups grated carrots
• 3 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 ½ cups peeled and grated apple

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil 18 muffin cups, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

Step 3

In a second bowl, combine carrots, apples, coconut, dates and pecans. Stir in eggs, oil and vanilla. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until smooth.

Step 4

Spoon or scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pans. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.