Apple Carrot Muffin

Submitted by: Terry Douthit

1 ½ cup gluten free flour or all-purpose flour

¾ cup flax seed meal

¾ cup gluten free or regular oat bran

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 ½ cup peeled and shredded carrots

2 apples peeled and shredded

½ cup raisins (can add more)

½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

¾ cup milk

2 eggs

1/3 cup oil

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. xanthum gum (omit if using all-purpose flour)

1 tsp. orange zest

Mix together gluten free flour , flax seed meal, oat bran, brown sugar baking soda, salt, cinnamon and xanthum gum. Stir in apples, carrots , raisins and nuts. Add liquid ingredients, oil, eggs , milk , vanilla and orange zest. Stir until mixture is moistened. Do not over mix. Fill muffin cups ¾ full. Bake at 350 degrees 15- 20 minutes.