ZUCCHINI BRAN FLAX MUFFINS

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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!

Provided by TaterBug

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 18 Giant muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

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

Steps:

  • Cream together oil, molasses, and sugar.
  • Slowly beat in vanilla and eggs, then applesauce.
  • In a speparate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
  • Add to the oil-sugar mixture, stirring to combine.
  • Add zucchini (or carrots) and walnuts.
  • Pour into greased oversixzed muffin tins. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 365, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 20, Protein 6.7

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