WC Recipe Exchange-APPLESAUCE OATMEAL MUFFINS

I received this recipe through an online exchange. The theme was "healthy" for the new year. I would say this isn't the best muffin ever, but it is worth the small amount of calories and fat they have. Would make a good breakfast.

Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins (source: sparkrecipes.com)
1 cup old fashion rolled oats (not instant)

1 cup non-fat milk

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 egg whites

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. sugar

raisins or nuts (optional)

Soak the oats in milk for about one hour.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Spray muffin pan with cooking spray. Combine the oat mixture with the applesauce and egg whites, and mix until combined.In a separate bowl measure and whisk the dry ingredients together*except sugar & Cinnamon. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until justcombined. Add nuts or raisins if desired.Do not over mix the batter or the muffins will betough. Spoon muffin mixture into muffin pan. Combine the cinnamon and sugar and top each muffin with some of the mixture.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done.Remove from pan, cool and enjoy.These can be frozen and reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast.

Number of Servings: 12Nutrition Info: Calories 93.5 * Total Fat: 0.5 g * Cholesterol: 0.4 mg * Sodium: 196.2 mg * Total Carbs: 20.5 g * Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g * Protein: 2.9 g