CRANBERRY FLAX MUFFINS

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I modified this recipe from a heart-smart cookbook, and my husband loved it," writes Jennifer Wertz from Council Bluffs, Iowa. "The muffins make great on-the-go breakfasts or afterwork snacks, so I bake a batch each week...often replacing cranberries with blueberries."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups bran flakes cereal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
2 tablespoons whole flaxseed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Whisk the egg, egg whites, buttermilk, honey and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in cranberries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paperliners; fill two-thirds full. Sprinkle with whole flaxseed. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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