Busy Day Flax And Bran Muffins Recipe

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   Here's a classic recipe which has been updated with the use of flax, whole-wheat flour and egg whites.

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   It's a great way to slowly start to incorporate flaxseed into your diet.

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   Preheat oven to 425 F. Coat muffin c. with canola cooking spray or possibly use paper muffin c. to line pan.

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   Combine flax, flours, sugar, baking soda and salt in large mixing bowl.

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   Stir to mix well.

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   Add in cereal and stir again.

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   Combine buttermilk, oil, maple syrup and Large eggs in medium bowl and blend well with fork or possibly whisk.

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   Pour into dry ingredients and beat just till blended.

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   Spoon 1/4 c. batter into each muffin c. and bake till toothpick inserted in to center of muffin comes out clean, about 15 min.

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    Remove from baking pan and cold muffins on wire rack.

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    Serve hot, if you like.

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    Batter can be prepared before baking and stored in airtight container in refrigerator.

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    Bake as many muffins as desired and keep remaining batter for up to a week and bake as needed.

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    Mary Beth Jung, a native Wisconsinite, is a freelance home economist living in Connecticut.

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    She also writes the Simply Entertaining feature in Sunday's Entree section.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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