1/2 c. raisins, soaked in hot water
2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. oat bran (optional)
2 c. carrots, grated
1 lg. tart apple, peeled and coarsely grated
1/2 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. sliced almonds
3 eggs
1/2 c. oil
2 tsp. vanilla

Combine flour, sugar, soda, cinnamon, salt and oat bran in a large bowl. Stir in raisins, carrots, apple, almonds and coconut. Beat eggs with oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients with a spoon. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 22 minutes (18 minutes for mini muffins). Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pans. Serve at room temperature. Yield: 4 dozen mini or 18 large muffins.