Pumpkin and Stuff Muffins

by Juli
(Savannah, GA)

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 c. packed brown sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp salt (scant)
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 egg, lightly beaten
1 can pumpkin (15 oz)
1/2 c. almond milk (regular works fine too)
1/2 c. canola oil
3/4 c. old-fashioned oats
1/4 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. angle flake coconut
1 large carrot, grated
6 oz. dark chocolate, chopped OR 1 apple peeled and grated (I just don't like apple and chocolate mixed so I do one or the other)

Method

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the egg, pumpkin, milk and oil; add to the dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in oats, nuts, coconuts, and carrots. Stir in chocolate.

Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Made 2 1/2 dozen