Brighten your morning with these spiced muffins loaded with a bounty of flavors like apple, raisins, coconut, pecans and carrot.

Morning Glory Muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 apple, grated
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup grated carrot
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stir until mixed. Add peeled, grated apple, raisins, flaked coconut, chopped pecans, and grated carrots to flour mixture, do not mix. Set aside.
2. In a seperate bowl, beat eggs, add oil and vanilla, beat until mixed. Pour egg mixture into flour/fruit mixture and combine quickly. Do not overbeat. Spoon into greased muffin tins.
3. Bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until brown.

Makes 1 dozen muffins.