Energy Muffins

• 1/4 cup hot water, plus
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• 1 cup chopped apple
• 3/4 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (I use walnuts)
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1 cup ground flax seed
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup wheat germ
• 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered soy protein concentrate
• 1/4 cup oil (canola or olive are healthy choices)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

1. pour water over raisins and set aside to plump.
2. In large mixing bowl, gently toss together carrots, zucchini, apples, cocnut, nuts, orange peel, and raisin mixture; set aside.
3. In a large bowl combine all nine dry ingredients and whisk together.
4. Combine oil, eggs, molasses and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thick).
5. Fold in carrot mixture.
6. Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full.
7. Bake at 375 for 20-22 minutes or until done.
8. Cool in pan 10 min before removing to a wire rack.

hot water, raisins, carrots, zucchini, apple, flaked coconut, nuts, orange zest, ground flax, white sugar, whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, germ, powdered soy protein concentrate, oil, eggs, molasses, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/energy-muffins-81582 (may not work)