Bran Flax Muffins

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 272 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.