Apple Oat Muffins (lower fat)

By CarrieG

Linda Hearns

Ingredients

• 1 c all purpose flour
• 1/2 c Quick cooking rolled oats
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of ground cloves
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c packed brown sugar
• 1/3 c vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 c applesauce

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl,combine flour,oats,cinnamon,bakng powder,baking soda,nutmeg and cloves
In a separate bowl beat eggs,sugar,oil and vanilla until frothy
Stir in applesauce
Pour over oats mixture
Stir just until moistened
Do not overmix
Spoon batter into paper lined muffin tins
Bake in 375 F oven about 20 min or until firm to the touch
Let cool in pan for 5 min
Transfer to cooling rack to cool completely
Makes 12 muffins