carrot-applesauce muffins

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• 1 1/2 cups carrot, shredded
• 1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat, plain
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup applesauce, unsweetened
• 1 tablespoon coconut (optional)