Carrot Flax Muffins

Makes 15 medium

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour

1/2 cup spelt flour

3/4 cup flaxseed meal

3/4 cup oat bran

1/3 cup brown sugar; plus 1/4 cup for topping

1/4 cup molasses

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

2 1/2 teaspoons fresh cinnamon, divided

1 1/2 cups grated carrots

1 large apple, grated

1/2 cup currants

1 cup chopped walnuts

3/4 cup soy milk or regular milk

2 eggs beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Thin apple slices for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl mix together flours, flaxseed meal, oat bran, 1/3 cup brown sugar, molasses, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Stir in carrots, apples, currents, and nuts. Combine soy milk, eggs, and vanilla and mix well. Then add to batter. Stir until just combined do not over mix. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Mix 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle on top of muffins. Add thin apple slice to each muffin for garnish. Bake 20-24 minutes.

*Freeze wonderfully!