Weekend: Morning Glory Muffins

Name: Weekend: Morning Glory Muffins
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (85 g) raisins, black or golden; 1 cup (130 g) whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup (50 g) all purpose flour; 1/2 cup (52 g) flax seed meal (substitute whole wheat flour); 3/4 cup (151 g) dark brown sugar, packed; 2 teaspoons of baking soda; 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups (210 g) peeled and grated carrots; l large tart apple, chopped small or grated; 1/2 cup (45 g) of sweetened coconut; 1/2 cup (58 g) of chopped walnuts or pecans (lightly toasted is best); 2 tablespoons (20 g) of flax seeds (optional); 2 tablespoons (16 g) of wheat germ (optional); 3 large eggs; 2/3 cup of vegetable oil; 1/4 cup (120 ml) orange juice; 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract; zest of 1 orange; turbinado or raw sugar for sprinkling on top of the muffins before baking (optional but delicious)