Cranberry/Coconut/Flax/Bran Muffins (lower sugar)

Posted by Lee L.
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I've been experimenting with the new "Ideal" no calorie sweetener for a few months now.  Some of the baked goods I made came out good but are on the dry side so I've been tweaking recipes to get a better result.  This one came out delicious so I thought I'd go ahead and share it.  It does contain a small amount of sugar, so these are not completely sugar-free.

1 1/2 cups all purpose white flour
3/4 cup Bob's Red Mill whole ground flaxseed meal
3/4 cup oat bran (I use Trader Joe's)
3/4 cup Ideal brown sugar
1/4 cup (packed) regular brown sugar (dark or light)
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
3/4--1 cup dried cranberries (or raisins if you prefer)
1 cup pomegranate seeds (or chopped nuts)

Mix these ingredients together in a large bowl

3/4 cup milk (any kind you prefer)
2 eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 TB canola oil
1 tsp vanilla

Beat these ingredients together.  Add to dry ingredients and mix just until blended--do not overmix.  Bake 350 for about 15 minutes or until a pick inserted comes out clean.
Makes 15--18 muffins.