Bob's Red Mill Bran Flax Muffins (with some extra healthy twists)

This is one of my favorite recipes because it is really healthy but still really delicious. I've made a few changes and substituted egg whites for whole eggs, molasses and honey for brown sugar, craisins for raisins, and organic whole wheat flour for pastry flour. Even my husband (who is not the biggest fan of "healthy") has given these muffins his seal of approval. Don't be fooled by the picture. They're more appetizing than they look. My camera doesn't have very good resolution. :)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Organic Whole Wheat Flour
3/4 cup Flaxseeds Meal
3/4 cup Oat Bran Cereal
1/4 cup Molasses
1/4 cup Honey
2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 1/2 cups finely shredded Carrots
2 peeled and shredded Granny Smith Apples
1/2 cup Craisins
1 cup chopped Sliced Almonds
3/4 cup Skim Milk
3 beaten Egg Whites
1.5 tsp Vanilla

Directions

Mix together flour, Bob's Red Mill Flaxseed Meal, oat bran, honey, molasses, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in carrots, apples, craisins (if desired) and nuts. Combine milk, beaten eggs and vanilla. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until ingredients are moistened. DO NOT OVER MIX. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.

Makes about 20 muffins.

Nutritional Info

• Servings Per Recipe: 20
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 98.9

• Total Fat: 2.5 g
• Cholesterol: 0.2 mg
• Sodium: 229.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 17.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
• Protein: 3.1 g