Desserts

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup oatmeal

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup sugar-free applesauce

1/2 cup milk

3 tbsp canola oil

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg white

Topping:

1 tbs butter, melted

1/4 cup quick oats (or regular rolled oats)

1 tbs brown sugar

1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 400. 

-In a large bowl combine the first seven ingredients (the dry ingredients).

-In another bowl combine the wet ingredients together. 

-Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix slowly until just combined.

-Fill muffins tins or liners 3/4 full with batter.

-Combine the topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly over batter.

-Bake for 15-18 minutes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cost: $15

Apple Rings

Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain yogurt 
1 large egg
6  apples, sliced into rings
Canola Oil for Frying
1/2 cup sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions:
-In a small mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
-In a separate bowl whisk together yogurt and 1 egg; whisk until well combined.
-Whisk yogurt mixture into flour mixture.
-Slice apples and using a round small cookie cutter, or a knife, cut “rings” out of the middle of the apple slices.
-In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat.
-Dip the apple rings in the batter then place in the skillet and cook until golden. Flip them over to cook both sides evenly. 
-In a bowl or plate combine sugar and cinnamon; mix well.
-Dip cooked apples in sugar mixture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes + 15 minutes cooking time

Total Cost: $12