CRANBERRY FLAX MUFFINS

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Did you know if you lick the frosting off of a cupcake, it then becomes a muffin?? That makes it healthy LOL.... This recipe is healthy and good for you...Enjoy!!

Provided by TAMMY WADE

Categories     Muffins

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 c bran flakes cereal
3/4 c flour
3/4 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c ground flax seed
1/4 c brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 c 1% buttermilk
1/2 c honey
1/4 c canola oil
1 1/2 c dried cranberries
2 Tbsp whole flaxseed

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Whisk the egg, egg whites, buttermilk, honey and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in cranberries.
  • 2. Coat muffin tins with nonstick spray, or use liners; fill 2/3 full. Sprinkle with whole flax seed.
  • 3. Bake at 375* for 10-15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire rack.. Makes 1 1/2 Dozen
  • 4. 1 muffin equals= 183 calories, 5g fat, 13mg cholesterol, 32 carbohydrates, 32g fiber, 4g protein. Diabetic exchange: 2 starch, 1 fat.. Enjoy!

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