Vegan Morning Glory Muffins

Name: Vegan Morning Glory Muffins
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons flax meal; 1/4 cup warm water; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or whole-wheat pastry flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 1 tablespoon grated ginger (or 1 teaspoon ginger, ground); 1 cup date paste (https://food52.com/recipes...); 1/2 cup organic sugar; 1 cup soy or almond milk; 6 tablespoons canola oil; 1 1/2 cups grated carrot; 1 small apple, grated