Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

This is a great morning breakfast or snack packed with healthy elements. This recipe will surely add more energy to your day with the sweetness of the raisins and the whole grain, natural flavors.

To add healthy elements I chose some substitutions for the traditional baking of muffins. These changes included: Eliminating oil and using organic unsweetened apple sauce and instead of milk, I used light vanilla soy milk.

Vegan Alternative: The entire recipe is vegan with the exception of the eggs. Please try an egg substitute for the vegan version. The egg substitute is a great alternative and the taste is not compromised.

Serving Size: Yields 12 Muffins

Ingredients:

- 1 1/4 cups unbleached whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup vanilla soy milk
- 1-1/4 cup organic applesauce

- 1 egg (or substitute)
- 1/2 cup raisins

Directions:

1. Pre-Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 12 muffin cups

2. In mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients; mix well.

3. In large bowl or stand mixer, combine all wet ingredients; blend well

4. Stir in dry ingredients to the stand mixer, just until moistened. Stir in raisins

5. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling 2/3 full

6. Bake for 15-20 minutes