Bran Flax Muffins

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Oatmeal muffins with carrots, apples, raisins and nuts. These muffins are low in fat, have lots of fiber and are even delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup ground flax seed
• ¾ cup oat bran
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup skim milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 2 apples, peeled, shredded
• ½ cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped mixed nuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.

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.

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.

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Prep time: 15 mins / Cooking time: 20 mins / Total time: 35 mins

Serving: 15 / Yield: 15 muffins

Calories: 272.1

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