Recipe: Mani's Bakery's high protein muffin

Dear SOS: Have you ever tasted the muffins at Mäni's Bakery on Fairfax Avenue? They are huge, delicious, healthful and so satisfying. There is a particular favorite of mine, a high protein muffin that, when eaten, makes one glow inside and feel healthy all day. Do you think they would share the recipe for home baking? Thank you.

Shirley Shapiro

Los Angeles

Dear Shirley: These generously sized muffins pack a medley of flavors and textures in every bite. A batch'll go quickly -- they make for a fun, quick breakfast or perfect snack.

High protein muffin

Total time: 45 minutes plus cooling time for the muffins

Servings: 14

Note: Adapted from Mäni's Bakery. Wheat bran and flaxseeds can generally be found at cooking supply and health food stores as well as select, well-stocked supermarkets. This recipe calls for large muffin tins and liners, available at cooking and baking supply stores.

1 (12-ounce) can frozen apple or white grape fruit juice concentrate

2 1/4 cups wheat bran

1 cup (4 1/4 ounces) flour

3 1/4 teaspoons baking soda

3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 1/4 cups buttermilk

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil

4 eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 cup sesame seeds

1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup flaxseeds