Breakfast Bran Muffins

Name: Breakfast Bran Muffins
Yield: makes 11
Ingredients: 1/2 cup blanched almond flour; 1/2 cup flax meal; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 6 dates, pitted; 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds; 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 1/2 cup currants

December 9, 2011

These highly nutritious breakfast muffins (made with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit) are a great alternative to store-bought breakfast bars and granola bars because they’re fresh, free of packaging, and costeffective. Enjoy them while they’re still warm!

Cooks' Note

Sweetness: Low

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