Show your family how much you love them with healthy recipe for flaxseed muffins! Flaxseeds contain high concentrations of the shorter-chain omega-3 fatty acids. But as a whole food, it contains a number of other nutrients that are not included in the extracted oil. They are a rich source of fiber and contain minerals such as manganese, copper, and magnesium and vitamins such as folate and vitamin B6.

Apple Flax Muffins

3/4 C. milled or ground flaxseed
1/2 C. oat bran
2 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 C. Whole Cane Sugar
4 large eggs, eggs
1/4 C. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 C. water
1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
1 medium apple, cored, peeled and cubed
1/2 C. walnuts or pecans, chopped
1/2 C. raisins (optional)

Mix dry ingredients and add the rest of the ingredients. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Pour batter in muffin pan and bake for 15-18 minutes until done.