Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

1 cup old fashion rolled oats (not instant)

1 cup non-fat milk

1 cup whole wheat flour

½ cup brown sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 egg whites

1 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. sugar

Raisins or nuts (optional)

Soak the oats in milk for about one hour

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Spray muffin pan with cooking spray

Combine the oat mixture with the applesauce and egg whites, mix until combined

In a separate bowl measure and whisk the dry ingredients together

Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.  Add nuts or raisins if desired.

Do not over mix the batter or the muffins will be tough.  Spoon muffin mixture into muffin pan

Combine cinnamon and sugar and top each muffin with some of the mixture

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done

Remove from pan and cool

These can be frozen and reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast.

Serves 12