Rise & Shine Muffins

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

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  apple, peeled and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 2  cups  grated carrots
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped dates or 1⁄2 cup  chopped raisins
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts
• 1⁄2 cup coconut flakes
• 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips (Optional)
• 2  eggs
• 3⁄4 cup  oil
• 1 1⁄2 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.