Bran Flax Muffins

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 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.

3. 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.