Apple Bran Muffins

Makes 12 medium-sized muffins.

Muffins are the best, and these pack a wholesome punch with whole grain flours, flaxseeds and apples. They turn out somewhat dense, but are moist throughout. At 143 cals each, they are far healthier than store-bought kinds...

Bran muffin mix:

1 1/3 cups flour, preferably whole wheat

1 cup wheat bran

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1/8 tsp salt

1 1/4 cups milk of choice

1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened
2 Tbsp flax, ground
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract

Add:
2 apples, peeled & grated
2 tsp cinnamon or honey cake spice

Mix the dry ingredients together. Add in the milk, applesauce, flax, oil and vanilla. Stir until just combined and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes while you prepare your muffin pan with cooking spray or muffin liners (I recommend you spray the liners if using, peals off nicely). Add apples and spices, and stir to blend. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Muffins are moist, so don't be fooled if the toothpick pulls up a few soft crumblies!

 Per serving: 143 cals, 4g fat, 27g carbs, 40mg sodium, 5 fiber, 4g protein.  (PRO8%,CHO69%,FAT23%)   note: salt can be ommitted if needed, sodium becomes 10mg