Pumpkin-Flax Seed Muffins

In the spirit of healthy eating I decided to bake some healthy muffins. This is a recipe from Dr. Oz, except I substituted flax seed instead of using chia seeds.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon flax seed , ground (use a coffee or spice grinder)
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat or whole grain flour
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (16 ounces) organic pumpkin (make sure there is only pumpkin listed on the ingredient list)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup pure maple syrup
  
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Pre-heat oven to 350°.

Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients together. Spoon into paper-lined muffin or greased muffin tins. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean. I like to store these muffins in the freezer and then thaw them in the microwave for a quick and easy breakfast in the morning! This recipe makes 12 large muffins. They are around 260 calories each.