Hearty....

Teachers need to be hearty. We have to be up and ready to go each morning with kindness, enthusiasm, motivation, devotion and inspiration at the ready. We also need to be full-of-heart for anything from a tiny scratch to much more.
Since being both hearty in heart and hearty in body is a necessity I have found some equally hearty muffins.

Bran Flax Muffins
(from the back of Bob's Red Mill Flaxseed Mill)
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup Flaxseed Mill
3/4 cup Oat Bran
1 cup Brown Sugar
2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 1/2 cups Carrots, shredded
2 Apples, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup Raisins
1 cup Nuts (optional)
3/4 cup Milk
2 Eggs, beaten
1 tsp. Vanilla
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Combine all dry ingredients in large bowl
3. Combine all liquid ingredients (apples, carrots, raisins, nuts included) in separate bowl
4. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and mix
5. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and bake for 15-20 minutes