Sunday Oct. 7, 2012

Why not bake a few of these, freeze some and enjoy the rest.

 Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
1 cup nonfat milk
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites (I’ve used EggBeaters)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp sugar
raisins or nuts (optional but I haven’t used either yet)


Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Soak the oats in milk for an hour. Spray muffin pan with cooking spray. Combine the oat mixture with the applesauce and egg whites, and mix until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients (except the cinnamon and sugar) 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 the cinnamon and sugar and top each muffin with some of the mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done. These can also be frozen and reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast.
Number of Servings: 12
Calories: 92
Fat: .5
Protein: 2.9 g
WW Points: 1

Thank you Taste of Sisterhood for this recipe...

Raisin Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies:  found this recipe and tweaked it some  to make it a little more healthier.

1 1/4 cups Oat Flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp or less sea salt
Pinch of Allspice
1/2 tsp. cimmamon
2 TBSP butter
1 1/2 TBSP coconut oil liquid
1/4 cup Agave
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 egg white
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup applesauce
1 1/4 cup Oats, not quick cooking
1 cup Raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray cookie.  
In a large bowl add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, allspice, and cinnamon.  Whisk until combined.  
In another bowl combine the butter, coconut oil, Agave and brown sugar until smooth.  Add the egg white and vanilla.  Mix until combined.
 With the mixer on low, add in the applesauce and raisins.  Mix until combined.  Slowly add in the flour mixture.  Don't over mix.  Mix just until the flour mixture disappears.  Stir in the oats and raisins.  Drop rounded TBSP of the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet.  Place cookies 2 inches apart.  Bake 10-12 minutes.  Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet.  Enjoy