Cranberry Date Orange Bran Muffins

A variation of Cranberry Orange Bran Muffins with dates and ground flax seed.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 muffins

Ingredients

• 2  cups  wheat bran
• 1  cup flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups  multi-grain flour
• 2  tablespoons ground flax seeds
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup  fresh squeezed  orange juice
• 1 2⁄3 cups skim milk
• 2  tablespoons orange zest
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup dried cranberries
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped dates

Directions

1. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, squeeze juice from orange and combine with enough milk to make 2 cups. Add zest. Mix in applesauce, vanilla, and eggs.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well.
4. Stir in cranberries and dates.
5. Divide into muffin tins and bake at 350 degrees F for 18-20 minutes.