Bran Flax Muffins
Description
These spicy muffins are loaded with fiber and flavor. Oat bran and flax seeds along with carrots, raisins, apples and nuts make a healthy difference here.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup ground flax seed
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3/4 cup oat bran
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1 cup brown sugar
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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3/4 cup skim milk
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 cups shredded carrots
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2 apples, peeled, shredded
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1/2 cup raisins
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1 cup chopped mixed nuts
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
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In a large bowl, mix together flour, flax seed, oat bran, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the milk, eggs, vanilla and oil; mix until just blended. Stir in the carrots, apples, raisins and nuts. Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.
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Bake at 350 F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.