Oatmeal-Apple Muffins

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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