How to Bake...

the healthiest muffins ever.  I write this post as an attempt to balance my last.  Because, contrary to what that cookie may imply, I actually try to be healthy and aware of the fact that butter, flour, chocolate, more chocolate, and lots and lots of sugar are not necessarily conducive to a healthy lifestyle.  So I tried my hand at some seriously hearty muffins - Whole Wheat Carrot Apple Flax Muffins! Practically fat free. They look scary, but they're actually quite delicious.  Do not skimp on the sugar, it will only work against you.
- Mix 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2cup white flour (use all white flour for a better rise and less density), 3/4 cup oat bran, 3/4 cup ground flax seeds, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2tsp baking soda, 1tsp baking powder, 2tsp Cinnamon, and 1/2tsp salt -- mix well
- to your dry ingredients add 1 and 1/2 cups shredded carrots as well as two shredded apples, you may add dry fruit and nuts as desired. I used currents (soaked in vanilla) and walnuts.
- What are the wet ingredients? Glad you asked. Usually it would take vanilla, milk and two eggs. However, I am currently vegan. Why you ask? Well, I have no good answer to that. I just am. Deal with it.
- I digress, my apologies. Wet ingredients the vegan way: 1cup almond milk, 1/2cup apple sauce (egg can also be replaced with 1/2 mashed banana or 1/2cup pumpkin)
- Mix it all together and bake! Bake for about 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees.

A few things to note - I was dangerously close to deeming these the biggest muffin fail ever. As it turned out, however, they were quite a success.  Just be patient and let them do their thing.  They will look scary because they don't really rise...you'll just have to trust me on this one.  To assist those who need visual aids, please see below.

Picture #2 I have added for good measure. You have heard me speak of Off Spring. Well world, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Off Spring, my little brother for all intents and purposes, baking his first batch of brownies ever. He made us all proud.