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Flax 'n Fruit Muffins

Flax, cranberries and walnuts give delicious muffins a boost of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. From eatbetteramerica.

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Flax 'n Fruit Muffins
  • PREP TIME

    10 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    40 Min

  • SERVINGS

    12

 

1
box (15.3 oz) Fiber One™ apple cinnamon muffin mix
1/4
cup ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal
1/3
cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/3
cup chopped walnuts
3/4
cup water
2
tablespoons vegetable oil
3
egg whites or 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1 Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups, or grease (or use cooking spray) bottoms of muffin cups. (For best results, use paper cups.)
  • 2 In medium bowl, stir muffin mix, flaxseed, cranberries, walnuts, water, oil and eggs just until blended (batter will be lumpy). Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about 2/3 full).
  • 3 Bake 17 to 21 minutes or until golden brown and tops spring back when touched. Cool 5 minutes; carefully remove from pan (if not using paper cups, run knife around edges of cups before removing). Cool completely before storing.

Expert Tips

Flaxseed is rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is an omega 3-fatty acids--the kind that may help reduce bad LDL cholesterol and lower blood pressure.

The best way to receive the most benefits from flax is to grind the seed with a coffee grinder. Once the flax has been ground, it should be kept in the refrigerator or frozen.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Muffin)
  • Calories 220
    • (Calories from Fat 70),
  • Total Fat 8g
    • (Saturated Fat 2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 220mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 33g
    • (Dietary Fiber 6g,
    • Sugars 18g),
  • Protein 4g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 0 %;
  • Vitamin C 0 %;
  • Calcium 0 %;
  • Iron 4 %;
Exchanges:
  • 1 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 9/9/2010 9:47:10 AM REPORT ABUSE kzolady said:
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These are my very favorite muffins. They have 3 of my favorite foods, Craisins, Flaxseed, and Walnuts.
Posted 2/24/2010 3:44:24 PM REPORT ABUSE Member said:
Rating:
Very good, much better than the apple bran muffin from Starbucks and cheaper too!! My husband loved them too.
Posted 12/14/2009 2:22:20 PM REPORT ABUSE bizzy4a said:
Rating:
tastes great. best muffin ever
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