Pumpkin Walnut Muffins

Have you ever noticed that a walnut out of it's shell looks like a brain?  That's because it's brain food!  Walnuts are very high in fat, but it's the good kind of fat that we all know as EFA's, or essential fatty acids.  Don't be afraid that nuts will make you gain weight.  (Of course, this doesn't mean you should eat an entire box of chocolate almonds, or can of salted peanuts!)  We all need EFA's for optimal health, and yes, especially brain health.  So, try this recipe and see how smart you feel!

Pumpkin Walnut Muffins

(It's preferable to use your own organic apples and pumpkin that have been cooked and pureed.  However, canned and jarred varieties are an option.)

1/2 cup unsweetened, organic applesauce
1/2 cup organic pumpkin
1 free range egg
1/2 cup rice or almond milk, unsweetened
3 tbsp coconut oil, heated
1 cup organic rolled oats
1/4 cup wheat bran
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.  Mix all wet ingredients and dry ingredients in two separate bowls.  Blend the wet ingredients well with a mixer and add them to the dry.  Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.