THE HEALTHIEST BRAN MUFFINS YOU'LL EVER EAT

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I've looked all over for inspiration! When my mother was in the hospital for by-pass surgery, I picked up a handout for heart healthy bran muffins. It became the basis for this recipe, but I've added a number of very healthy additions. Customize this as you wish: choose different nuts, add raisins, dates, dried apricots... make them your own!

Provided by MissChief

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 18 muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup oat bran
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon vital gluten
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup hemp seeds (aka hemp hearts)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons buckwheat groats
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup prune, chopped
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Line muffin tins with paper muffin cups.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients, including nuts and fruits.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all the wet ingredients (milk, eggs, vanilla and oil).
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. Mix only until the dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry.

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