Orange Bran Flax Muffins

Yields 18 Muffins Serving Size 1 Muffin 1 1/2 C Oat Bran 1 C All-purpose Flour 1 C Flaxseed* 1 C Natural Bran 1 Tbs. Baking Powder 1/2 tsp. Salt 2 Whole Oranges (washed, quartered, seeded) 1 C Brown Sugar 1 C Buttermilk 1/2 C Canola Oil 2 Eggs 1 tsp. Baking Soda 1 1/2 C Raisins** • In a large bowl, combine oat bran, flour, flaxseed, bran, baking powder and salt. Set aside. • In a blender or food processor, combine oranges, brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs and baking soda. Blend well. • Pour orange mixture into dry ingredients. Mix until well blended. • Stir in raisins • Fill paper lined muffin tins almost to the top. • Bake in 375° oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean. • Cool in tins 5 minutes before removing to cooling rack. * Flaxseed may also be ground. Measure first, then grind or mill. ** For chocolate lovers, substitute white chocolate chips for raisins.