Morning Sunshine Muffins

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups each all purpose and whole wheat flours
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup very ripe, mashed bananas
• 2/3 cup plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped dates or raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 12 pecan halves