Healthy Carrott-Applesauce Muffins

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 cups carrots, shredded 
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup raisin, soaked 
• 1 - 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup applesauce
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Preheat oven to 350°F. and spray 24 muffin cups.

Into a large bowl sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and sugar. Shred enough carrots to measure 2 cups and chop pecans. Add shredded carrots, pecans, raisins and chocolate to flour mixture, toss.  Add eggs, applesauce, and vanilla.  stirring until batter is combined well.

Divide batter among muffin cups, and bake in middle of oven until puffed and a tester comes out clean, about 20 minutes. 

Muffins keep in an airtight container at room temperature 5 days.