Flax Muffins

Here's another truly HEALTHY recipe for you. Also an interesting tidbit: "Recent research has shown that women eating flax-filled muffins slow the growth of breast tumours. Each of these muffins contains 2 tablespoons (30 mL) ground flaxseed--a commendable amount of this valuable seed." This information, as well as the recipe (however, I slightly modified it), comes from Chatelaine. Enjoy.

*Dylan especially enjoyed these drizzled with a little honey*

Flax Muffins

• 1 1/2 cups ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup AP flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• *raisins or chocolate chips are optional ad-ins.....I chose neither*

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease muffin pan.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flax, flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, egg and vanilla until well blended.

4. Pour milk mixture into bowl with flour mixture and stir until just combined. Add in raisin or choco chips if desired.

5. Bake in preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool for at least 5 minutes before trying to remove from pan. ENJOY!