Carrot Apple Flax Muffins

Flavorful muffin that makes a delicious and nutritious dessert

Ingredients:

1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour

3⁄4 cup ground flaxseed meal

3⁄4 cup wheat germ (this can usually be found near the oatmeal in your grocery store)

1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 1⁄2 cups carrots, shredded

2 apples, cored and shredded (carrots and apples can be shredded quickly in a food processor if you have one)

1 –1 1⁄2 cups dark chocolate chips (you can substitute dried fruit such as raisins or cranberries ifyou don’t like chocolate)

1 – 2 cups toasted nuts – walnuts or pecans (optional)

3⁄4 cup milk

2 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla

Ingredients:

1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour

3⁄4 cup ground flaxseed meal

3⁄4 cup wheat germ (this can usually be found near the oatmeal in your grocery store)

1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 1⁄2 cups carrots, shredded

2 apples, cored and shredded (carrots and apples can be shredded quickly in a food processor if you have one)

1 –1 1⁄2 cups dark chocolate chips (you can substitute dried fruit such as raisins or cranberries ifyou don’t like chocolate)

1 – 2 cups toasted nuts – walnuts or pecans (optional)

3⁄4 cup milk

2 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease muffin tins or line with baking cups.

Mix together flour, flaxseed, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in shredded carrots and apples, chocolate chips or dried fruit and toasted nuts if you are using them.

In a separate, smaller bowl, combine milk, beaten eggs and vanilla. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until it is even moistened and distributed, but do not over mix.

Fill muffin cups 3⁄4 full and bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

Ground flaxseed meal can be found in most grocery stores. Look in the baking or grains section. A widely carried brand is Bob’s Red Mill that comes in a white or yellow bag.