Serves: 5
Total Calories: 607
Yield: 12 Muffins

DRY INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons oat or wheat bran
WET INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GOODIES
3/4 cup chopped pitted dates
3/4 cup chopped roasted almonds
3/4 cup flaked coconut

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. Sift together all the dry ingredients, except the bran, in a large bowl. Then add the bran and stir to combine.

3. Add the goodies to the dry ingredients and toss to coat. If necessary, use your hands to coat the gooey bits.

4. Whisk the wet ingredients in a medium bowl or blend in a food processor. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir just until mixed. Do not overstir.

5. Spoon the batter into a greased or papered muffin tin. Fill each cup nearly to the top.

6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

7. Cool the muffins at least 10 minutes before removing from the tin.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 607
Calories from Fat: 155

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