| INGREDIENTS | |
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| 1/2 cup raisins | |
| 1/2 cup warm water | |
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| 1 cup all-purpose flour | |
| 3/4 cup whole wheat flour | |
| 1 tsp. baking soda | |
| 1/2 tsp. salt | |
| 1 tsp. cinnamon | |
| 1/2 tsp. nutmeg | |
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| 1 large egg | |
| 1/2 cup sugar | |
| 1/4 cup vegetable oil | |
| 1/8 tsp. vanilla | |
| 1/8 tsp. lemon extract | |
| 1 cup applesauce | |
| 3/4 cup grated carrots | |
DIRECTIONS |
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| - Grease 12 muffin cups. In a small bowl combine the raisins with the warm water. Set aside to soak. |
| - In a large bowl combine the flours, baking soda, salt, and spices. In a separate bowl beat the egg and sugar with an electric mixer or large whisk until fluffy. Beat in the oil, vanilla, and lemon extract. Stir in the applesauce. |
| - Stir the applesauce mixture into the flour mixture until just blended. Fold in the carrots, raisins, and water. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling 3/4 full. |
| - Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. |
| - Makes 12 muffins. |
| Vitamin A | 281% |
| Vitamin C | 51% |
| Calcium | 14% |
| Iron | 65% |
