Doctored Carrot Cake

Yields 6 dozen mini muffins

A bit on the sweet side, but gets the job done.  Really liked the addition of chopped apples!

• 1 box carrot cake mix
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup applesauce (or 1/2 cup oil)
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1 apple, finely chopped
• 1/2 crushed pineapple and its juice
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Combine all ingredients and pour into muffin tin.  Bake at 375 degrees until the center of the muffin is no longer sticky and  inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Healthier Carrot Apple Oat Muffins

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1/4 ground flax seed
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoon wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• ½ cup honey
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¾ cup carrot shreds (about 3 carrots)
• 1 medium apple shredded 

Combine dry ingredients (flour, wheat germ, flax seed, baking soda, spices, salt), the add wet ingredients.

Fold in carrots and apple

Fill into 24 mini muffin tin

Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes