Whole Wheat Flax Muffins Recipe

Forget dry, sawdust-tasting whole wheat muffins! This recipe delivers moist, flavorful muffins packed with wholesome ingredients like flaxseed and apples (or carrots!). Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, these muffins are surprisingly easy to make and customizable to your liking. Try them with apples or carrots – both versions are delightful!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 33 mins

Calories 131.2 kcal

Protein 6g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Whole Wheat Flax Muffins

Ground Flax Seeds
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
½ cup chopped apples (or ½ cup chopped carrots)
Olive Oil
2% Low Fat Milk
Walnuts
Ground Cinnamon

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How to Make Whole Wheat Flax Muffins

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, ½ cup flaxseed meal, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, ¼ cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy).
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in ½ cup chopped apples (or ½ cup chopped carrots) and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
Fill each muffin cup about ⅔ full.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

Carbs

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Breakfast Lunch American Easy Grains Pasta Rice And Grains

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Whole Wheat Flax Muffins?

Whole Wheat Flax Muffins takes about 48 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 33 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Whole Wheat Flax Muffins?

Whole Wheat Flax Muffins has approximately 131.2 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Whole Wheat Flax Muffins?

The key ingredients for Whole Wheat Flax Muffins are Ground Flax Seeds, Whole Wheat Flour, Brown Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Egg. See the full list with measurements above.