Lighten Up Charleston

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats (see Tip)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• ⅔ cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup shredded and coarsely chopped carrot
• ⅓ cup currants or chopped raisins
• ⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut for garnish