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.
Prep time: 15 mins / Cooking time: 20 mins / Total time: 35 mins
Serving: 15 / Yield: 15 muffins
Calories: 272.1
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