Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 12 muffin-pan with muffin liners or cooking spray. In a medium sized bowl, mix all dry ingredients together, stir well with a whisk.

In a large bowl, cream together eggs and sugar with whisk or hand mixer. Add shredded carrots, oil, applesauce, orange juice, raisins and nuts and mix well.

Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until incorporated. Do not over-mix as this will result in a tougher muffin. Bake for 17-18 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick, comes out clean.