1/2 cup raisins
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup applesauce
2 cups grated carrots
1 large green apple, grated
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup shredded coconut

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Soak raisins in hot water for 30 minutes; drain.

Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in raisins, carrots, apple, almonds, and coconut. Beat eggs, oil,applesauce, and vanilla together. Stir into first mixture until just combined.

Bake in greased muffin tins 20 to 22 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.