Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup orange juice

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin. Or line with paper cups.
  • In a small bowl, combine raisins and hot water to cover. Set aside to soak you will continue with the recipe.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Stir in the carrots and coconut. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, apple sauce, vanilla, and orange juice. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture; stir until combined.
  • Drain the raisins and stir them in.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until domed and a toothpick inserted in the middle of the muffin, comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes before turning out on to a rack to finish cooling.