How to Make Flaxseed Muffins

Flaxseed muffins are an incredibly healthy way to start your day!

Flaxseed is a great addition to your diet and can help you on your journey to natural health. One way to add flaxseed to your diet is with flaxseed muffins. They are a tasty way to begin your day.

Things You'll Need

• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup canola oil, scant
• 1/4 cup sugar-free syrup or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup ground flax
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon or 2 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
• Raisins and nuts, if desired

Instructions

1. Beat the eggs with a fork in a medium bowl. Beat in oil, syrup, water and vanilla.

2. Combine the remaining dry ingredients and then stir it into the egg mixture.

3. Let the mixture stand for five minutes. The batter should be runny, not thick like a normal muffin batter. Spoon into nine muffin tins lined with papers.

4. Bake at 350 F for 15 to 18 minutes. They will be browned and seem set when you press on them. Put the muffins on a cooling rack and then store in the fridge.

Tips & Warnings

• You can make your own "flax meal" by buying flax seeds and processing them in the blender until they are fine.

• Add diced apples, shredded carrots, raisins, cranberries and oatmeal to make the muffins even tastier.

• Muffins tend to be oily because of the oil in the flax seed. They must be refrigerated.

References

• Martha Steward: Zucchini, Banana and Flaxseed Muffins