Flax is rich in substances that have been shown to protect against heart disease and cancer. It has a very mild taste and is good mixed into muffins and breads as well as sprinkled on cereal. This flax muffin recipe is one way to add a daily tablespoon of flaxseed to your breakfast and snacks. These muffins are remarkably sweet and moist, despite having no added fat. (The 3 grams of fat per muffin are from the health-protective fats in the ground flaxseed meal.)
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 12 muffins
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C), and prepare 12 muffin cups with papers or cooking spray.
Step 2
2. In a large bowl, mix together the egg, molasses, buttermilk, flax, and salt, and add the dates to the batter.
Step 3
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and baking soda (and cinnamon).
Step 4
4. Gently stir the flour mixture (and orange rind and vanilla) into the egg mixture.
Step 5
5. Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
