Baked Apple Oatmeal Muffins (2 points)

4 servings

Ingredients:

1 apple, cored, peeled and chopped

1/2 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp ground cinnamon, divided

2 tsp no added sugar pancake syrup

1 cup quick oats

2 tbsp swerve brown sugar

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 egg

2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 4 cups of a regular muffin tin. Set aside.

Combine the chopped apple, cornstarch, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon and syrup into a microwave safe bowl, stir well.

Microwave for at 1 minute and stir. Set aside to cool.

In another bowl combine the quick oats, brown sugar, baking powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and the nutmeg. Mix well.

Add the apples, almond milk, egg, applesauce and vanilla to the dry ingredient. Mix until combined.

Divide batter into 4 muffin cups. Bake for 30 minutes.

Suggested Serving: Serve hot or cold, with or without milk. Can be warmed up in the microwave.