Diet - Apple Oat Muffins

Always being on the go can lead to bad eating decisions. Prepare yourself for the morning rush or a quick snack with these easy apple oat muffins!

TOPPING:

¼ C. brown sugar

¼ C. unbleached flour

1/8 tsp. cinnamon

2 T. margarine

3 T. oats

Pinch of salt

MUFFINS:

2 T. margarine

½ C. sugar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 large egg

½ C. unbleached flour

½ C. whole wheat flour

½ tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

¼ cup fat-free sour cream

2 T. low-fat butter milk

1 ½ C. apples, cored and diced (about 2 apples)

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Topping: In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, salt and cinnamon. Using a paddle mixer or spatula, beat until blended. Add in margarine and beat on low until mixture turns to fine crumbs. Work the oats into the mixture with your hands. Pour contents into a small bowl and set aside.

Muffins: In a separate bowl, add 2 T. margarine, sugar and vanilla extract and beat with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat until blended.

In another small bowl, mix together the following dry ingredients: unbleached and whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ½ tsp. salt. Then, add the dry ingredient mix to the batter along with the sour cream and buttermilk. Beat on low until blended. When finished, carefully fold in the apple chunks.

Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners. Spoon a slightly heaping 1/8 C of batter into each paper. Sprinkle topping evenly over each muffin. Bake about 20 minutes or until muffins are lightly browned.

Servings: 12 muffins (6 servings), Fat: 2.5g, Calories: 130

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