These hearty muffins will fill you up with fiber and flavor instead of fat.

Categories: Desserts, Snack, Low Calorie, Low Sodium, Low Fat, Vegetarian

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup buttermilk

1. Place oats in a small bowl, pour in buttermilk.
2. Let sit for two hours at room temperature.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
5. In a large bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and brown sugar.
6. Stir in oat/buttermilk mixture, applesauce and egg; mix well.
7. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean.