Banana Carrot Muffins

Name: Banana Carrot Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, British
Ingredients: 2 eggs ((medium/large/size 6)); ½ cup white granulated sugar ((caster/granulated)); ¼ cup light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon mixed spice ((pumpkin spice)); 1 cup carrots ((grated)); 2 bananas ((large, mashed)); ½ cup almonds ((slivered, sliced, chopped)); 2½ cups plain flour ((all-purpose/standard grade)); 6 tbsp cornstarch; 3 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon table salt; 8 teaspoons raw sugar ((or granulated sugar - optional extra))