Simple Morning Glory Muffins - Diamond Nuts

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup ground flax (optional)
• 1/2 cup Diamond of California chopped pecans
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/3 cup vegetable, canola oil, or melted coconut oil
• 1/3 cup smooth applesauce
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/4 cup orange juice or pineapple juice (I prefer orange)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
• 2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 large)
• 1 cup shredded/grated apple (about 1 apple)