Comments on: Gnarley Muffins

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:08:26 +0000

Thanks for sharing this recipe Joy. I just finished making them and my 13 and 10 year old are all over them!!They taste really great. So moist.I substituted 1/2 the white flour for white/wheat flour and I had no oat bran so I ground up some rolled oats (also I didn’t have banana so I used the carrot!) I have been searching for a while for a healthy and MOIST muffin, with lots o flax! This is the first I have found that was moist. Tasted just like carrot cake. Thanks again. These are “gnarley dude”!

By: Holly

Holly — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:26:50 +0000

Because it’s you, I will try these, and because I need those good for me elements (fyi - they are also important for blood pressure and pregnancy).

By: Winnie

Winnie — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:15:47 +0000

I have seen many bakers using these paper cups instead of more traditional pleated paper cups. They look like something you get a sample in from Costco. Any reason for using them?

By: joythebaker

joythebaker — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:58:39 +0000

Suganya- By flaxseed meal I do mean ground up flax seeds. I don’t grind my own flaxseeds, I’m sure you can, but I buy them already ground

Food Blogga- I haven’t used the flaxseed oil yet. I know I should, but I have in my head somewhere that it’s super expensive. I think I’m just being cheap and crazy. I love the breakfast smoothie idea! I’ll bust out the cash for that next time I’m at Whole Foods. Thanks for the suggestion!

By: Susan from Food Blogga

Susan from Food Blogga — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:07:43 +0000

This is so funny. I just spoke with my mom yesterday who also made muffins with flaxseed in it. She said, “Did you know that if you use flaxseed, you don’t have to add oil?” Then I come here and see your lovely muffins, so now I have two new delicious recipes! Thanks! I use flaxseed oil as well in breakfast smoothies and salad dressings. Have you tried that?

By: Suganya

Suganya — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:51:56 +0000

Thats one mighty muffin. By flax meal you mean ground flax seeds? Thanks for the entry and the idea. Am certain I will try this out.

By: joythebaker

joythebaker — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:21:59 +0000

Ashley- Applesauce is a great alternative too! Thanks for the reminder!

Laurie- Morning cupcakes!… you would. I love it!

Doreen- The cupcakes are sweet (from the fruit) and not terribly dense. They have a texture akin to banana bread. If you try them for your daughter, let me know if she likes them!

By: doreen

doreen — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:33:54 +0000

Interesting. Are they dense? Sweet? These would be a great, healthy alternative for my 18-month old daughter who has quite the affinity for cake, cupcakes and all other things sweet. And just the perfect size too.

By: laurie

laurie — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:54:15 +0000

Yum! I love muffins of any kind. I consider them morning cupcakes.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:25:41 +0000

I don’t think I’ve seen a muffin recipe that uses that much flax! You can also replace the oil with applesauce. It’s always good to come across another healthy muffin recipe.