Healthy Seed-Date Muffins

I adapted this recipe from an old cookbook I had, adding a variety of seeds to make it more healthy and flavourful. I've been making these muffins for at least 15 years. You make them the night before, so in the morning all you have to do is bake them.

Healthy Seed-Date Muffins

1 cup of raw bran

1/2 cup oats (not quick cooking)

1/2 cup raw sesame seeds

1 tsp. orange zest

1 cup boiling water

1 cup milk

1/2 cup orange juice

1/2 cup veg. oil

1/3 cup honey

4 tsp. vanilla

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

3 cups flour

1 tbsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

3/4 cups chopped dates

1/2 cup chopped apple

In a large bowl, combine bran, oats, sesame seeds and orange zest. Add boiling water let stand 10 min.

In a large mixing bowl mix milk, juice, oil, honey, vanilla and sugar. Whisk in eggs. Add to bran mixture. In seperate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, chopped dates and apples. Stir into batter until moist. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 weeks.

Fill muffin cups without stirring. Bake 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 18 muffins.