Apple Cinnamon 'Menopause Muffins' Recipe

Created by naturopathic physician and chef James Rouse, this recipe features ingredients including whole-grain flour, soy milk, flax and walnuts that help prevent and ease hot flashes, mood swings and other symptoms.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup canola oil

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 cup applesauce

1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

2 tablespoons ground flax seed

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 pinch sea salt

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 F.  Lightly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or paper liners.

Combine oil, maple syrup, and applesauce in a medium size bowl. Stir to mix. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, ground flax, baking soda and powders, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in walnuts. Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Use a large spoon to drop the muffin batter into the muffin tins. Bake 18 to 20 minutes.

Makes 12 muffins.

Nutrition Information Per Serving (1 muffin): 161 Calories; 8g Fat (42.4% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 104mg Sodium.

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