breakfast apple cinnamon oatmeal cakes

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Breakfast Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cakes

These handy cakes are a great way to start your day. If you're in a hurry, toss one in a food storage container to enjoy once you get to work. If you have more time, pop one in the microwave for 30 seconds, then top with a little milk.

Ingredients

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 ½ cups low-fat milk
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup finely chopped dried apples
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a muffin tin with cooking spray.
Combine 3 cups oats, 1 1/2 cups milk, 3/4 cup applesauce, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Fold in 2/3 cup dried apples and 1/4 cup walnuts. Divide the mixture among the prepared muffin cups, about 1/3 cup each. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.