Apple Cinnamon Banana Bran Flax Muffins |
|
 |
Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
|
Quite a mouthful, but so deliciously healthy! This simple, wholesome muffin uses flax seed meal in place of butter or oil and comes out fluffy and moist. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour |
3/4 cup flax seed meal |
3/4 cup oat bran |
1 cup brown sugar or 1 cup honey, warmed to liquid state or 1 cup agave nectar |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon cinnamon |
2 large overripe bananas, mashed |
2 small honey crisp apples, grated, not drained |
1/2 cup golden raisins or 1/2 cup any other dried fruit |
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional) |
3/4 cup milk |
2 eggs, beaten |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Mix together flour, flax, oat bran, brown sugar (if using), baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
3. Stir in apples, bananas, raisins and nuts (if desired).
4. Combine honey/agave (if using) milk, beaten eggs and vanilla. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. DO NOT OVER MIX.
5. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and bake for 15-20 minutes.
|
|