OATMEAL RAISIN APPLESAUCE MUFFINS

Oatmeal Raisin Applesauce Muffins image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 50m

Yield 12 muffins (about)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats (not instant)
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°; grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add in the egg; beat well.
In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir to combine.
Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce; blend well.
Fold in raisins, oats, and nuts.
Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin, filling 3/4 full.
Bake for 25-30 minutes; let cool, then remove from pan; may sprinkle with icing sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.3, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 214.5, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 17.2, Protein 4