Glorious Morning Muffins

 I love to cook. Did you know? 

I do not love to eat breakfast. I like to stay in bed for as long as possible, so I often have breakfast on the go. That's why I love these muffins.  

They're easy, healthy and soooo good. They're just the right amount of sweet so that you don't feel guilty after eating them. I strongly encourage you to try them for yourself.

 

 Glorious Morning Muffins: Makes about 18.

Ingredients: 2 eggs, 3/4 c. vegetable oil, 1/4 c. milk, 2 tsp. vanilla, 1 c. all-purpose flour, 1 c. whole wheat flour, 1 c. packed brown sugar, 2 tsp. baking soda, 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 1/4 c. shredded carrot (2-3 medium), 1 c. shredded peeled apple, 1/2 c. coconut, 1/2 c. raisins, 3/4 c. sliced almonds (optional)

 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place paper baking cups in a muffin pan or grease with shortening. In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, milk and vanilla with a wire whisk until well blended. Add dry ingredients (not the fruits and vegetables) and stir until just blended. With a spoon, stir in carrots, apple, coconut, raisins and 1/2 c. of the almonds, if using. Note: Stir as little as possible to prevent the batter from becoming stiff.

2. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, almost to the top. Sprinkle the remaining almonds over the batter.

3. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Enjoy!   

 

 

These muffins freeze well, so feel free to save some for later (if you can resist)!