Morning Glory Muffins

INGREDIENTS

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225g self-raising flour

75g wholemeal flour

150g soft brown sugar

12g baking soda

7g baking powder

5g cinnamon

4g salt

200g grated carrot

100g grated apple

100g yogurt

60g currants

60g pecans, lightly toasted & chopped finely

50g desiccated coconut

3 eggs

225g coconut oil

12g vanilla essence

Pumpkin seeds & crushed pecans for garnish

Method

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Mix all the dry ingredients together, then whisk the eggs and sugar. Add the oil, vanilla essence and whisk until nicely emulsified, then add the flour mixture.

Once combined, add the grated fruit, nuts and coconut. Transfer the batter to the prepared muffin cases & tin at 100g, top with pumpkin seeds & 2-3 broken pecan pieces. Bake at 180 C for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick can be removed cleanly when inserted.

Remove from oven and transfer to a wire baking rack to cool.