An Individual Health Recipe to Enjoy

Too many people start their day with a muffin because it is easy to eat on the go.

Here is an alternative to store or street bought (and sugar loaded) muffins. Take a Sunday night and prepare yourself for the week. Your body will thank you and you will find yourself having an Energy Rich day versus and Energy Poor day.

For more information about enjoying an Energy Rich Lifestyle visit www.individual- health.net

Healthy Bran Muffin Recipe (Makes 16 muffins)

2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 cups raw bran
1 1/2 cups oat bran
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup Sucanat

1/2 cup honey
3 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups rice or soy milk
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. sea salt
1 cup carrot pulp (from juice machine)
2 medium apples, shredded
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 bananas, mashed
1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped fine (optional)
1 cup raisins (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat oil, Sucanat, honey, carrot pulp, mashed bananas, shredded apples, eggs and milk together. Add the wheat and oat bran and let sit 10 minutes. Pre-mix the dry ingredients and fold into the bran mixture until just mixed (don't overmix). Add the pecans and raisins. Fill muffin tins with mixture (don't overfill) and bake for 20 minutes.

To your energy and success, Heather