Flaxseed, Wheat, and Bran Muffins

 Flaxseed, Wheat, and Bran Muffins

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 24
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 115.7
  • Total Fat: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.4 mg
  • Sodium: 181.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 2.9 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Flaxseed, Wheat, and Bran Muffins calories by ingredient


Introduction

High fiber, healthy breakfast muffin. High fiber, healthy breakfast muffin.
Number of Servings: 24

Ingredients

    1 C.flaxseed ground
    1 C whole wheat flour
    1 C. Oat Bran
    1 C. Brown sugar
    2 tsp. Baking soda
    1 tsp Baking Powder
    1/2 tsp salt
    2 tbsp. Cinnamon
    1 1/2 C. shredded Carrots
    2-3 Apples, cored and chopped up or shredded
    1/2 C. Chopped nuts (optional)
    1/2 c. Raisins (optional)
    3/4 C. 2 % milk
    2 Eggs, beaten
    1 tsp. Vanilla

Directions

Mix flour, flaxseed, bran, sugar and dry ingredients together. Shred carrots and apples and add these along with optional raisins and nuts to dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir together milk eggs and vanilla and stir this into batter until well moistened. Fill cupcake papers until 3.4 full and bake at 350* for 20 to 25 minutes.
Makes 24 med muffins.
( freeze them in ziplock bag, then just pull one out each morning and will be ready to eat 20 minutes later on the way to work! )

Number of Servings: 24

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KIMBERK24.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    107 of 108 people found this review helpful
    I substituted 2 egg whites for one of th eggs, used skim milk, used only 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and added currents. They were really good - I love getting all that flaxseed in - 2/1/09


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    Incredible!
    84 of 84 people found this review helpful
    wow these were great!! I cut the brown sugar down to 1/2 a cup and they were still incredible!! My kids are begging me to make more!!!
    For those who are wanting to know what ingedients are covered in the nutrition count you can click the ingredients detail link in the nutrition box
    - 10/10/08


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    66 of 66 people found this review helpful
    These were fantastic. I've been passing them out to co-workers and family and everyone loves them. I substituted 1/2 cup applesauce for the apples and added 1/2 cup chopped fresh/frozen cranberries. - 3/11/08


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    Very Good
    44 of 44 people found this review helpful
    I substituted 1/2 cup of the brown sugar for Splenda granules. I also used zucchini instead of carrots. I was surprised at how moist the muffins are, and tasty!! - 4/19/08


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    Incredible!
    41 of 41 people found this review helpful
    OhMiGOSH! Dare I say this is even better than Bran Muffins! These are WONDERFUL! I love the texture and taste. I did add 1/2 tsp. nutmeg. - 8/27/07


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    Incredible!
    35 of 35 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful muffins. I used rolled oats instead of the bran (which I didn't have). They do tend to stick to the paper - no doubt because of the lower fat content. - 4/3/09


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    27 of 29 people found this review helpful
    Quick note - according to the nutritional breakdown, only 3/4 cup flax meal is included, not 1 cup. (12 Tbsp total - 1/2 Tbsp per each of 24 servings) - 7/12/09


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    Incredible!
    26 of 26 people found this review helpful
    These are excellent! I added some Wheat Germ, protein powder, and a pear! A new favorite! - 6/30/09


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    Incredible!
    23 of 23 people found this review helpful
    These are the best muffins! Added pineapple to them also. So many fruits that you can add or change -- entire family was fighting over them. Now we double the recipe & freeze some. - 8/7/09


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    22 of 22 people found this review helpful
    I make these when I travel and I eat 2 for breakfast with some juice. I use 7/8 cup of honey in place of the b. sugar. You have to reduce the milk by 3 tbl. so they aren't so wet. Use flax and water in place of the eggs. So delicious and use your imagination! - 7/14/09


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    Incredible!
    22 of 22 people found this review helpful
    Mmmm Good! My husband and I love this muffins. When we need just a few more calories and a few fat grams we reach for these. We freeze them and take them out 2 at a time. I am ready to make some more in a few day. - 3/17/09


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    Very Good
    21 of 21 people found this review helpful
    i didnt have oat bran, so i used wheat bran, subbed 1/2 the brown sugar with splenda, and used 2 mashed bananas instead of the carrot/apple/raisens, since it's what i had on hand. my 2 year old loved them, his picky friend did as well, and so did my husband! i'll continue to make this! - 7/15/09


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    Very Good
    20 of 21 people found this review helpful
    Pretty good! I added 1/2 cup of OJ because it just seemed way too dry even going into the muffin pan. I'd make it again. - 4/9/09


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    20 of 21 people found this review helpful
    These are wonderful! Its hard to believe they are actually healthy. I used a mix of dried fruit (blueberries, cranberries, raisins). I will definitely be making these again. - 3/23/08


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    Good
    20 of 20 people found this review helpful
    a muffin with good potential. I think I might add some molasses and grated ginger to pick up the taste a bit. It is a nice moist muffin that is lightly sweet and nutty - 2/4/08


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    Very Good
    19 of 20 people found this review helpful
    I omitted the sugar and added 1/2 cup of Splenda. In lieu of carrots, I added shredded zucchini. I made 18 rather than 24 muffins. They were delicious. - 4/6/09


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    Incredible!
    19 of 20 people found this review helpful
    I thought these muffins were amazing! Very flavorful & moist (be sure not to over bake) Even my friends and family loved them. Very healthy and a great and easy way to start the day or have as a snack! - 2/21/08


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    19 of 19 people found this review helpful
    My kids and I made these muffins last night. We loved them. To make things a little tastier for my kids I added carob chips. They look and tast like chocolate chips. They never knew the difference. - 2/20/08


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    18 of 18 people found this review helpful
    Very good and moist. I also substituted several ingredients; eggbeaters for the eggs, Splenda brown sugar blend for the sugar, applesauce for the apples and Crasins for raisins. I will definitely make this recipes again. - 8/5/09


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    Incredible!
    17 of 17 people found this review helpful
    I made these great tasting muffins and everyone that tasted them said they really liked them as did I...one thing just a little "spray" of liquid I can'T Believe It's Not Butter...is an added little bonus....they ARE good!!! - 10/14/07


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    Incredible!
    16 of 16 people found this review helpful
    These are some damn good muffins. I did half splenda half brown sugar, used crushed bran flakes instead of oat bran, and used half a jar of applesauce (i didn't have any apples around). They are very moist and the kids like them as well - 11/29/09


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    Incredible!
    16 of 16 people found this review helpful
    These are delicious. I used just 1/2 cup brown sugar and I used craisins (no nuts). I also used 1% milk and they came out fine. I used 1 cup of finely chopped carrot and chopped the apples with their skin for added nutrional value. My recipe calculated to 89 calories. - 9/27/09


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    Incredible!
    16 of 16 people found this review helpful
    Definitely a great recipe. It just takes me too long to put it together, so it is only occasional at our house. Freezes well. Great to share with friends trying to move toward health.
    (BTW I use chopped dates instead of raisins!)
    - 9/23/09


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    16 of 17 people found this review helpful
    Use 1/2 the brown sugar and use skim milk instead. It decrease the fat and calories significantly. Lots of possibilities for substitutions though. - 7/14/09


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    16 of 16 people found this review helpful
    Fabulous! I like them with dried cranberries instead of raisins. Will also try substituting dried cherries - 3/20/09


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    11 of 12 people found this review helpful
    DELICIOUS.. I used 1/2 the brown sugar (I cut all my recipes in half now).. and instead of raisins and nuts added 2 dates to each.. soo good..and the dates are full of fibre toooo!!!!

    question tho.. I have bran and oats (oatmeal)..but have never bought oat bran before? where do I find this? ..
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    - 6/18/09


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    Incredible!
    11 of 12 people found this review helpful
    These were DELISH! they are sooo moist and so good for you. I used splenda brown sugar blend but added the raisins and walnuts. YUM! - 1/31/09


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    Incredible!
    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
    We loved these. Used Craisins instead of raisins, but otherwise followed the recipe as written. Great!!! - 10/24/07


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    Good
    10 of 14 people found this review helpful
    I was a little disappointed in these. I was expecting a really great muffin considering the reviews. I am sure it is healthy and it is ok..but, I didn't think they were that great. - 4/10/08


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    Incredible!
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I Love this muffin! I did add cranraisins instead of raisins, I put 3/4 cup Soy Slender vanilla soy milk,I used 2tbsp flaxseed and 6 tbsp water for the eggs, I could not find oat bran so I used rolled oats (not instant), and 1/2 brown sgr. splenda still sweet. - 7/24/09


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    Very Good
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I was surprised at how moist these muffins are. I only put in 1/2 of the brown sugar, but next time I will increase it, as I do find they are lacking in sweetness. I subbed 1/2 cup of the carrots for pineapple, but I really can't notice the taste of the fruit. so, I would leave that out next time. - 7/17/09


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    Incredible!
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Due to my husband being diabetic and still trying to get it under control, I substituted xylitol for the brown sugar. They still turned out great! - 7/14/09


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    O.K.
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Just ok. It was moist enough but I just didn't like the texture. Not a keeper for me. - 10/9/09


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    Incredible!
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    YUMMY! I felt nervous about dryness since there was no oil-but I was wrong. They were tasty and I too cut the sugar to 1/2 cup. Great recipe. Next time I might only put 1 Tbsp. cinnamon. - 9/27/09


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    Very Good
    8 of 11 people found this review helpful
    The way it was -- too many calories ---added applesauce, removed sugar 1/2. Not a bad recipe but it needed altering if you want to cut calories. - 5/8/09


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    Very Good
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Super! Add 1/2 cup shredded zucchini, along with carrots and use applesauce. More veggies. I use light soy milk -- more protein which I need. - 12/2/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 9 people found this review helpful
    These were fantastic!!! My wife ate so many the first few days, she couldn't get off the toilet... but they are wonderful!! And easy! - 10/9/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    made my first batch just a few minutes ago. I am not a baker but I must say these were absolutely delicious, especially since this is the first time I have ever baked muffins!! I will definitely be making this again! - 10/4/09


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    Very Good
    7 of 11 people found this review helpful
    - Skip raisins -- my kids don't like them.
    - Add 1 tsp nutmeg
    - Skip nuts -- it's still summer

    - Use non-fat milk
    - 3 egg whites

    I made 20 big ones because I didn't measure. Next time I'll make 24.
    - 9/24/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Thanks - what a GREAT recipe!! My husband and friends really loved these muffins. And to think there is no added fat. I even used nonfat milk since that's all I have in the house. - 8/11/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Excellent! These are great for anything...breakfast, snack, dessert. - 7/23/09


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    Very Good
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    We enjoyed these immensely! Great 'to go' breakfast! I added healthy walnuts and a dab of protein powder..good to go. - 7/14/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I just love these muffins, I call them the full meal muffin cause you get a little of everything. - 7/14/09


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    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    These muffins where great, I sub'd the brown sugar with Spenda. A great late afternoon treat. - 1/8/08


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I made these used less sugar and zucchini instead of carrots. I made it into a loaf instead of muffins sliced into 18 pieces. I will definitely make this again. - 11/25/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    these are really tasty will make again - 9/23/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    These muffins are a new staple in my 3 year old's diet. (Rest of the family loves them too... he's the hardest to feed, though!) - 7/21/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    THESE ARE GREAT!!!! - 5/8/09


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    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I will defintely make these again. I suspected I would like them, but I was surprised that my kids did as well. - 9/20/08


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    Incredible!
    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    "HOT" right out of the oven; these are great...... - 6/20/08


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    Incredible!
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    SOOOO GOOD!!!!!!!!! Moist and delicious. So full of good bits. I love love love them! - 9/29/09


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Very good just out of the oven. Bet they will taste better after sitting until tomorrow. - 8/23/09


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    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    well they're not very pretty, but they are yummy!!! - 7/15/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    These are great!! Makes Small muffins. Would do again but make 12 big muffins. - 7/9/08


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    Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    love the fiber content and the nutritional value! A little dry though. - 5/22/08


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    Incredible!
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    WOW - fabulous, filling, and so good for you! - 5/22/08


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    Very Good
    5 of 8 people found this review helpful
    These were very good. - 4/7/08


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    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Very tasty! They are a quick treat for breakfast that I can grab on the way out of the door for work. - 7/26/07


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    Very Good
    4 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I printed this recipe out to keep. It sounds like they are terrific no matter what changes you make to them. I love that kind of recipe. - 12/2/09


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    Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I cut the brown sugar in half and used applesauce. A little bland, but filling. - 9/25/09


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    Good
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Used Sugar Twin Brown Sugar to cut sugar calories more than the Splenda stuff. Easy to change the recipe for these to suit oneself though. Best when freshly made, and company comes to help eat them up. Title is wrong, should read "Flaxmeal", not seeds. - 9/23/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I should have chopped my carrots up smaller - really moist despite the look! - 7/30/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Very good! moist and filling. - 7/17/09


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    4 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I would try this but use splenda, fat free milk, and egg sub. to save on more calories and maybe make larger muffins to boot! - 7/15/09


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    4 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Can't wait to try these, have flaxseed that I was wondering how to use in a tasty way. - 5/10/09


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    4 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Sooooo good. Thanks for sharing this recipe. - 3/22/09


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    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Great muffin recipe. Really moist. - 2/2/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Very filling - 1/18/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    great flavor - 12/31/08


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    Incredible!
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I Love them! It is sweeter than what I'm used to eating and so good for you. - 10/7/08


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    Very Good
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I thought the muffins were good,but I made them a little larger - 7/28/08


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    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    According to the ingredients details lin,raisins and walnuts are a part of the nutritional /calorie count. - 3/25/08


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    4 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Amazing!! - 3/9/08


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    O.K.
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Mine were dense, no problem there. I did get 24 so they will freeze and last a while. I will not put 2 TABLESPOONS of cinnamon in. I had second thoughts about that and should have followed my instincts on that. I cannot beleive no one else found them way too much tasting of nothing but Cinnamon. - 5/16/10


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    These are moist and tasty. I used the 1c sugar (1/2 Splenda brown sugar & 1/2 Splenda) as I have a sweet tooth. Used rolled oats for the bran but otherwise stayed with the recipe. I ate 2 for breakfast today with 1 T PB for added protein with my hot tea. Yum! They'll make a great sweet snack, too. - 1/25/10


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    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    It's Important to grind the flax seed before adding to the batter. Otherwise they pass right through the gut. - 1/10/10


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    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I can't wait to try these! With the ground flax seed you don't need eggs, only a little water to mix the flax in and I am going to use molasses instead of sugar. - 12/2/09


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    3 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I think a brown sugar substitute would lower the calories, its good too, I will be trying these!! - 8/3/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Good Taste and texture. - 7/24/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
    healthy but will cut down on the sodium if I can. - 7/14/09


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    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    realy super tasting and nice and filling - 6/24/09


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    3 of 11 people found this review helpful
    This is just the kind of recipe I have been looking for! So healthy and yet sweet enough to fulfill my cravings. Can't wait to make them! - 6/2/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I agree with SUEAKE, less sugar sure helps. Thank you and GOD bless! - 11/13/08


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    Incredible!
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    this is very good - 10/6/08


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    Very Good
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    These muffins were wonderful. - 5/22/08


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    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I would really like an answer to Readytochangeme's question. Does the calorie content include nuts and raisins. Oh, I bet these would taste good with some of the apples being substituted with pineapple. - 2/19/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Wow...even better left over. I followed the recipe as stated. Will be making these again and again. - 10/18/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    finally a recipe with wholesome natural ingredients and no brand name artificial stuff! thank you - 6/16/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Very, very good! Thanks for sharing this!! - 7/13/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Thank you, very good! - 6/21/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
    very good muffings - 6/3/09


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    2 of 12 people found this review helpful
    Sounds tasty like a carrot cake recipee but in muffin form and healthy too with the flax seed will try maybe this weekend. - 5/22/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 5 people found this review helpful
    These were very good even though I changed things around a little. I only got 23 muffins. - 9/12/08


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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Wow it was great and my whole family loved it. - 5/26/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    amazing recipe. excellent breakfast idea. - 5/15/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    made as instructed, omitted the nuts. Very tasty and filling. - 1/10/10


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    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    sounds both tasty and nutritional - 1/10/10


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    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Difficult to believe they only have 2.8Gm fiber - 9/23/09


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    1 of 11 people found this review helpful
    I will try these. These look to be the healthiest muffin I have ever seen. Hope they taste as good. - 7/14/09


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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    great taste! - 6/14/08