Squash & Pear Morning Glory Muffins - Dinner With Julie

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup sugar (white or brown)
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 packed cups grated raw butternut squash or carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut, sweetened or unsweetened (optional)
• 1/2 cup canola or light olive oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 pear or apple, coarsely grated (don't bother peeling it)