Morning Glory Muffins

1 C sugar
4 large eggs
1 C veg. oil
1/2 skim milk
3 1/2 C whole wheat flour
2 1/2 t baking powder
1 1/2 t baking soda
2 t cinnamon powder
1/4 t nutmeg
1 4oz. can crushed pineapple w/ liquid
2 1/2 C grated carrots
1/2 shredded unsweetened coconut
1 C chopped walnuts or pecans
1 C raisins

Beat together sugar and eggs.
Stir in oil and milk.
Combine separately in a large mixing bowl the flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices.
Mix wet and dry ingredients and immediately stir in all remaining items until well-moistened.

The batter will quite thick and lumpy. spoon into greased muffin tins, filling to the top.

Bake at 350 deg.F for 20-25 mins or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a muffin comes out clean.

Makes 2 doz. large muffins.

Note : this is a complete breakfast in itself. The shredded coconut (w/c you get from the grocery store), nuts and raisins are optional, but we love it w/ all these included. It's just so delicious and healthy.

Always remove freshly baked muffins from the pans as soon as they come out of the oven and cool them on a wire rack.