Rise & Shine Muffins

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line 15 muffin cups with paper liners.

Step 3 -Lightly coat the muffin liners with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 4 -In a medium mixing bowl, add the whole-wheat flour, the all-purpose flour, the baking soda, the salt, the cinnamon, and the nutmeg and whisk to combine

Step 5 -In a separate large mixing bowl, add the brown sugar, the vegetable oil, the applesauce, the eggs, and the vanilla and whisk until well-blended.

Step 6 -Add the apples, the carrots, and the coconut to the wet ingredients mixture and stir to combine.

Step 7 -Add the flour mixture, the pecans, and the raisins to the wet ingredients mixture and fold until just combined into a batter.

Step 8 -Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each one until nearly full.

Step 9 -Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean, about 19-23 minutes.

Step 10 -Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.

Step 11 -Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12 -Serve.