rainy day

bran muffin tops (inspired by bob's red mill bran flax muffin recipe)

1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. flaxseed meal
1/2 c. oat bran
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
2 t. cinnamon
1 large carrot, shredded
1 large apple, peeled and shredded
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. walnuts
4 T. blackstrap molasses
1/4 c. milk
1 egg, beaten
1 t. vanilla

whisk dry ingredients (flour through cinnamon). add carrot, apple, raisins and walnuts to dry ingredients. mix milk, egg, and vanilla. add wet to dry and mix until just combined.

scoop 1/4 cup onto cookie sheet and bake about 12 minutes or until dry on edges and golden. (I got about 8 muffins, I put the extra in mini ramekins.)

best warm with a bit of yogurt and or ricotta spread on top.