Makes one dozen
1 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked
3/4 c. fat-free milk
Optional: 1/2 c. raisins
1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1 egg
1/4 c. canola oil
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed, or equivalent no-calorie sweetener
1/2 c. apple, peeled, cored and diced
Combine oats and milk in a small bowl; let stand for several minutes. Cover raisins with hot water to plump, if using; drain. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well and set aside. Beat together egg, oil and brown sugar until blended. Stir in oat mixture; add to flour mixture. Blend in apple and raisins, if using. Spoon into muffin cups sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray, filling three-quarters full. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
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