Recipe(tried): Zucchini Banana-Nut Muffins (with raisins and orange zest)

ZUCCHINI BANANA-NUT MUFFINS

3 cups flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup oil
2 cups unpeeled, coarsely grated zucchini
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1 large very ripe banana, mashed
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.

In large mixing bowl combine sugar and eggs; beat on medium speed two minutes. Gradually add oil, beating constantly, 2-3 minutes. Mix in banana. Add zucchini, vanilla and zest; blend well. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Fold in dry ingredients just until batter is evenly moistened. Do not overmix. Fill 22 paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.

Bake in pre-heated 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes, then remove muffins from pan to cool.

Makes 22 muffins