Bran Flax Muffins

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Bran Flax Muffins

15-20 muffins

Ingredients

1/2 cup raisins

1 cup pecans

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup ground flax seed

3/4 cup oat bran

1 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3/4 cup milk

2 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups shredded carrots

1 apple, peeled, shredded

1 cup fresh/frozen blueberries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.

2. Place pecans and raisins in the bowl of a food processor.  Pulse until medium to finely ground. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, mix together flour, flax seed, oat bran, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the milk, eggs, vanilla and oil; mix until just blended. Stir in the carrots, apples, blueberries, and raisin-nut mixture. Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.

4. Bake at 350 F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.