APPLESAUCE OATMEAL MUFFINS
from Cooks.com
Makes 12 muffins
1 c. old fashioned oatmeal
1 c. applesauce
1 lg. egg, beaten
2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. double acting baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. milk, orange or apple juice (or frozen concentrate)
3/4 c. whole wheat flour
1/4 sugar (optional)
1/2 c. cranberries, dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
Spray 12 (3 inch) muffin cups with Pam or use metal muffin liners. Preheat oven to 375°F degrees.
Stir together the oatmeal, applesauce, juice or milk, egg, and oil. Set aside.
Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Make a well in the center, and add the applesauce mixture. Stir until well combined, but do not over beat.
Add raisins or cranberries if desired. Pour into the muffin tin. Each cup should be 2/3 full.
Bake 15-20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
Cool on a rack for 15 minutes before removing muffins.
Variation: Substitute 1/4 teaspoon ginger and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg for the cinnamon.
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