Health Nut Muffins
Type of Meal
Breads and muffins
Servings
3
dozen
Servings
3
dozen
Ingredients
1 1/2
cup
hot water
1/4
cup
light (fancy) molasses
1/2
cup
All-Bran
1/2
cup
rolled oats
3
tbsp
granulated sugar
3
tbsp
brown sugar
3/4
cup
whole wheat flour
1/2
cup
skim milk powder
3
tbsp
wheat germ
1
tsp
baking powder
1/2
tsp
baking soda
1 1/2
tsp
salt
1/3
cup
vegetable oil
2
eggs
2
tsp
vanilla extract
1/2
cup
chopped walnuts
1/2
cup
sunflower seeds
optional
1
cup
raisins
1/2
cup
dates
chopped
1/2
cup
dried apricots
chopped
1/2
cup
coconut
optional
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine water and molasses.
Add bran and oats and soak 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine sugars, flour, skim milk powder, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
To the soaked bran and oats, beat in oil, eggs and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients and combine thoroughly.
Batter will be runny – don’t panic! Stir in nuts and fruits.
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on cake racks.