Orange/Flax/Oat Muffins
Mix in a bowl :
· 1 cup: Organic Ground Flaxseed or chia seeds or hemp seeds, mixture
· 1 cup each: oat bran and organic whole wheat flour
· 1 tbsp. GMO free baking powder
· 1 tsp. baking soda
· 1/4 tsp. salt
· 1 cup dried cranberries
· 1 cup California nuts, I like walnuts the best in these muffins
In a blender mix:
· 1 cup Apple Sauce
· 1/2 cup organic brown sugaror honey
· 1 cup organic 1% milk
· 1 tbsp. organic cider vinegar
· 1 tbsp. organic canola oil
· 2 whole seedless organic navel oranges, washed and quartered (Using oranges with the skin adds phytochemicals-natural compounds that help prevent disease plus a lot of the great flavor)
· 2 cruelty free eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute
Directions
Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 30 to 45 minutes
Preheat oven to 375ºF.
Grind flaxseed in a food processor or coffee grinder; add to a large bowl with oat bran, freshly ground flour or store bought (the nice thing about grinding your own is the incredible flavor,)baking powder, baking soda, salt and cranberries and chopped nuts.Add raisins and or chopped dates, if desired. Set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients in a blender with a lid. Blend the rest of the ingredients on a high setting until the mixture is smooth. Pulse for awhile if you need to. Then add to bowl with dry ingredients. Stir until dry ingredients are just moistened, being careful not to over mix. Pour mixture into 12-18 greased muffin tins, filling to the top since these won't rise. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in thecenter comes out clean. Cool in tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Makes 12-18 muffins.