Cindy's Orange Bran Flax Muffins

• 1 12 cups oat bran
• 1 cup all-purpose flour or 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup wheat bran or 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 cup ground golden flax seed
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 2 oranges, quartered and seeded (do not peel)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup soymilk
• 12 cup olives or 12 cup canola oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 12 cups raisins (optional)
• 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
• 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Prepare two 12 cup muffin pans by lining with paper liners or spraying with cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, combine oat bran, flour, flaxseed, wheat bran, baking powder, and salt.
4. Set aside.
5. In a blender or food processor, combine oranges, brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and baking soda.
6. (if using spinach add to ingredients in blender).
7. Blend well.
8. Pour orange mixture into dry ingredients.
9. Mix until well blended.
10. Stir in raisins and/or coconut, if using.
11. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
12. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
13. Cool in pans for 5 minute before removing to a cooling rack.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cindys-orange-bran-flax-muffins-350041 (may not work)