Rise & Shine Muffins

Carol :)'s Note:

These muffins could be called "Kitchen Sink Muffins". LOL They are a hearty way to start the day and taste yummy!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 muffins

• 2 cups flour
• 1 ¼ cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 apple , peeled and chopped
• ½ cup crushed pineapple , drained
• 2 cups grated carrots
• ½ cup chopped dates or ½ cup chopped raisins
• ½ cup chopped nuts
• ½ cup coconut flakes
• ½ cup chocolate chips (Optional)
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Mix the first 12 ingredients together.
3. Next add remaining 3 ingredients.
4. Mix well.
5. Using greased muffin cups or paper lined cups, fill 3/4 full of batter.
6. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Reviews

[Nickeletta]

These muffins are excellent! I used 1 cup of Splenda rather than sugar, and left out the nuts simply because I didn't have any. The apples, pineapple and carrot made these muffins sweet and chewy and just wonderful! Oh, I also left out the chocolate chips just to keep them a little healthier.