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Hearty Bran and Flax Morning Muffins

These cinnamon-spiced muffins combine oat bran and ground flax seed with shredded carrots, apples, raisins, and chopped mixed nuts for a hearty, fiber-rich bake. Brown sugar adds gentle sweetness, while the fruit and vegetables bring plenty of flavor; serve them for breakfast, a midmorning snack, or alongside coffee.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves15
  • DifficultyMedium
Hearty Bran and Flax Morning Muffins

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Bran and Flax Morning Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

28 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactPoor
37 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
8 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityPoor
40 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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49
Heart Health
70
Metabolic
47
Digestive
29
Inflammatory
18
Performance
29
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin pan or line it with paper muffin liners.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix together the flour, flaxseed, oat bran, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add the milk, eggs, vanilla, and oil; mix until just blended. Stir in the carrots, apples, raisins, and nuts. Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.

  3. 3

    Bake at 350 F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

About This Recipe

Hearty Bran and Flax Morning Muffins is made with 19 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Apple Pie, Baking Powder, and Baking Soda. Each serving provides about 705.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Hearty Bran and Flax Morning Muffins made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Apple Pie, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar. The full list of 19 is above.
How long does it take to make Hearty Bran and Flax Morning Muffins?
About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 705.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Hearty Bran and Flax Morning Muffins easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 3 steps.
Is Hearty Bran and Flax Morning Muffins healthy?
Hearty Bran and Flax Morning Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 705.68 calories and 10.66 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 372.96 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.82 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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