Orange Bran Flax Muffins

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) oat bran
1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 mL) flax seed*
1 cup (250 mL) natural bran
1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
2 whole oranges (washed, quartered, seeded)
1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar
1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk
1/2 cup (125 mL) canola oil
2 eggs
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) raisins**
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In a large bowl, combine oat bran, flour, flax seed, bran, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In a blender or food processor, combine oranges, brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs and baking soda. Blend well.

Pour orange mixture into dry ingredients. Mix until well blended.

Stir in raisins. Fill paper lined muffin tins almost to the top.

Bake in 190C (375F) oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean. Cool in tins 5 minutes before removing to cooling rack.

*Flax seed may also be ground. Measure first, then grind or mill.
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**For chocolate lovers, substitute white chocolate chips for raisins.

Yield: 18 muffins
Source: Flax Council of Canada