Muffins!

One of my dear friends, Kali, gave me this fabulous muffin recipe.  We just love it!  Seriously, it makes a a lot and they freeze well, so we eat them for days!  This morning I thought to myself, "mmm..morning glory muffins sound so good!"  So I made them.  I do have to say they are a bit high maintenance, but TOTALLY worth it!  Sometimes I just try to do way too much at one time.  Like this morning, I was finishing breakfast, keeping an eye on Kaelyn, putting away dishes, getting myself ready for the day, and "watching" the muffins.  I wasn't doing so well multitasking so, I burnt the second batch!  Grrr.  For muffins that need some extra loving, making another batch just wont happen today, maybe tomorrow:).  Thought you would enjoy the recipe.  Thanks Kali!

2 c. flour
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. finely shredded carrots
1 1/2 c. peeled & shredded apples (about 1 large)
3/4 c. coconut
1/2 c. snipped pitted dates
1/2 c. chopped pecans
3 beaten eggs
1 c. oil (fyi, don't try to subsitute applesauce.  it makes them spongy)
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 375F. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, combine carrots, apples, coconut, dates and pecans. Stir in beaten eggs, oil and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Grease muffin pans or line with paper cups. Spoon in batter to fill cups completely. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove muffins from pan immediately and cool on wire racks. Makes 20-24 muffins.

Yum, Yum!