Morning Glory Muffins II

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 ¼ cups white sugar

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups grated carrots

1 ½ cups peeled and grated apple

¾ cup flaked coconut

½ cup dates, pitted and chopped

½ cup chopped pecans

3 eggs, beaten

½ cup vegetable oil

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil 18 muffin cups, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

In a second bowl, combine carrots, apples, coconut, dates and pecans. Stir in eggs, oil and vanilla. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until smooth.

Spoon or scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pans. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.