HEARTY MORNING GLORY MUFFINS

Hearty Morning Glory Muffins image

I found this recipe for hearty muffins in a cookbook I received as a Christmas gift years ago. Now my family often requests that I make these, especially after we go apple-picking in the fall.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 teaspoons baking soda
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups vegetable oil
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups grated peeled apples
1 cup raisins
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix oil, eggs and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples, raisins, coconut, carrots and nuts., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until muffins test done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.