The Healthiest Bran Muffins You'll Ever Eat |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I've looked all over for inspiration! When my mother was in the hospital for by-pass surgery, I picked up a handout for heart healthy bran muffins. It became the basis for this recipe, but I've added a number of very healthy additions. Customize this as you wish: choose different nuts, add raisins, dates, dried apricots... make them your own! Ingredients:
1 cup oat bran |
1/2 cup wheat germ |
1/2 cup flax seed meal |
1 cup whole wheat flour |
1 tablespoon vital gluten |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 cup brown sugar |
1/4 cup hemp seeds (aka hemp hearts) |
2 tablespoons chia seeds |
2 tablespoons buckwheat groats |
1/2 cup pecans, chopped |
1/2 cup dried cranberries |
1/2 cup prune, chopped |
1 cup milk |
2 eggs, beaten |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350ยบ F. Line muffin tins with paper muffin cups.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients, including nuts and fruits.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine all the wet ingredients (milk, eggs, vanilla and oil).
4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. Mix only until the dry ingredients are moistened.
5. Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry.
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