Bran Flax Muffins (No guilt muffins)

Materials:

• 1-1/2 c. unbleached white flour
  
• 3/4 c. flaxseed meal
• 3/4 c. oat bran
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1-1/2 c. finely shredded carrots
• 2 apples, peeled & shredded
• 1/2 c. raisins
• 1 c. nuts, chopped (optional)
• 3/4 c. milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Methods:

1. Mix flour, flax, oat bran, brown sugar, soda, powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
2. Stir in carrots, apples, raisins and (if desired) nuts.
3. In a separate bowl, combine milk, beaten eggs, vanilla and oil.
4. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients.
5. Stir until ingredients are just moistened; do not overmix.
6. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
7. Bake at 350oF for 15-20 min. 
8. Gives ~15 medium muffins.