Zucchini Bran Flax Muffins |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A very nutrient dense and yet flavorful bran/flax muffin. Moist, dense, and delicious. High in fiber, omega 3's, lignans, B vitamins, potassium, etc. Enjoy! Ingredients:
3/4 cup oil |
1 cup sugar |
3/4 cup molasses |
2 teaspoons vanilla |
2 eggs |
1/4 cup egg white |
1 cup unsweetened applesauce |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 cup oat bran |
1 1/2 cups flax seed meal (i prefer golden flax) |
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour |
1/2 tablespoon salt |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
4 teaspoons cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/2 teaspoon allspice |
4 2/3 cups zucchini, shredded (or carrots) |
1 cup walnuts, broken in small pieces |
Directions:
1. Cream together oil, molasses, and sugar.
2. Slowly beat in vanilla and eggs, then applesauce.
3. In a speparate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
4. Add to the oil-sugar mixture, stirring to combine.
5. Add zucchini (or carrots) and walnuts.
6. Pour into greased oversixzed muffin tins. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
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