Almond/Mixed Berry Muffins W/Flaxseed

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups whole grain wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup flax seed, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup blueberries
• 2/3 cup raspberries
• 1 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400.

2. 2

   Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, flaxseed and salt.

4. 4

   Add the berries and stir to coat.

5. 5

   In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, sugar, oil and almond extract.

6. 6

   With a fork, beat until smooth.

7. 7

   Pour the egg mixture into the berry mixture and gently mix with a fork to moisten the dry ingredients (Don't overmix - a few lumps in the batter are normal).

8. 8

   Dollop the batter into the prepared muffin cups.

9. 9

   Bake for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

10. 10

    Let stand for 5 minutes on a rack before serving.