Carrot Raisin Muffins

1 cup raisins
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
optional spices: cloves, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, 1/4-1 tsp each, depending on how adventurous you are!
4 eggs
1/2 cup butter or coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 cups shredded carrots (really pack it in the measuring cup)

Put the raisins in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let them soak while you prepare your other ingredients. This will prevent them from burning while in the oven.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients. To save on washing dishes, make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the eggs and beat them gently. Add the oil and milk and mix all together until just moistened, then fold in the raisins and carrots. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-22 minutes, until the muffins spring back when lightly touched.

Pancakes

Recipe adapted from Aldergrove's Best Cuisine

Ingredients

2 cups flour (1 cup a.p., 1 cup w.w.)
1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk

Method

Mix dry ingredients together. Add the eggs and milk; mix. Pour ladlefuls onto a hot oiled griddle and when fully-cooked, enjoy eating them!

*Tastes great with a little butter and syrup, or with berries and cream as pictured here.

Oatmeal Waffles

from Allrecipes.com

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 2 eggs, slightly beaten
* 1 1/2 cups milk
* 6 tablespoons butter, melted
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

1. In large mixing bowl, stir together flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In small mixing bowl, stir together eggs, milk, butter and brown sugar. Add to flour mixture; stir until blended. Pour batter on to grids of preheated, lightly greased waffle iron (amount will vary with size of waffle iron). Close lid quickly; do not open during baking. Use fork to remove baked waffle. Top with fresh fruit and yogurt, or serve with homemade pancake syrup!