No Sugar-Fruit Nut Bran Muffins

"I created this no sugar, no butter version of muffins for the health conscious like me! These muffins use a natural sweetener--agave--which has a low glycemic index (32-46) . Also, they have very low saturated fat since butter is not used. A healthier version of muffin and super delicious too!"
 
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Ready In:
37mins
Ingredients:
13
Yields:
12 muffins
Serves:
12
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ingredients

  • Dry

  • 1 cup unbleached white spelt flour
  • 1 cup bakers wheat bran
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 cup quick oats
  • 14 cup flax seed meal (ground flax seeds)
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom (or cinnamon)
  • Wet

  • 2 organic eggs
  • 12 - 34 cup agave nectar (depending on desired sweetness)
  • 12 cup safflower oil
  • 14 cup apple juice
  • 12 cup applesauce
  • Add Ins

  • 1 23 cups dried fruit, and nuts, of choice
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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly coat regular sized 12-muffin tin with oil or use recycled paper cups.
  • Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl and the wet ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Add the wet ingredients into the dry and mix to just combined (do not over mix or muffins will become tough).
  • Gently pour in the fruits and nuts until folded. You can use any combination of dried fruits and nuts to equal almost 2 cups. When I make them, I love this combination: 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, 1/3 cup sliced almonds, 1/3 cup pecan bits, 1/3 cup raisins, 1/3 cup cherries.
  • Scoop batter into muffin tins, until all of the batter is used and evenly dispersed (should fill to top).
  • Bake 18-25 minutes or until the top springs back when you press down with your finger.
  • Let cool before eating, if you can wait that long, and enjoy.

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