January Deliciousness: Flaxseed Fruit Muffins

Soup Sundays are back in our house (we made this delicious 30-minute turkey chili this week), and have reminded me how comforting a few basic weekly rituals are.

In the food department, we’ve added in a second staple after enjoying these delicious muffins over the holidays in the Midwest.  Everyone in the house loves them, and they’re a great breakfast to go and anytime snack.  We’ve made batches during the past few weekends and enjoyed them all week — using the recipe below (courtesy of my mom), you can too.  Enjoy!

Flaxseed Fruit Muffins

• 1 1/2 C flour
• 3/4 C ground flaxseed
• 3/4 C oat bran
• 3/4 C brown sugar
• 2 t baking soda
• 1 t baking powder
• 1/2 t salt
• 2 t cinnamon
• 1 1/2 C shredded carrots
• 2 apples, shredded
• 1 C walnuts
• 3/4 C almond milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 t vanilla

Mix dry ingredients; stir in carrots, apples, nuts; add milk, eggs, vanilla; stir, but do not overmix; fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full; bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

What home-baked deliciousness is sustaining you these days?  Any recipes to share?