Mini Banana Oatmeal Muffins

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Mini Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 20 minutes • Makes: 24 mini muffins

Nonstick baking spray
1cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large ripe banana, mashed
3/4cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4cup plain or cinnamon applesauce
1/4cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4teaspoon baking powder
3/4teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8teaspoon salt
Toppings: almond or peanut butter; blueberries, pomegranate seeds or raspberries; chopped apples, cashews, dark chocolate, dried apricots, mangoes or strawberries; sliced almonds; pecan pieces; toasted coconut (optional)

1.Preheat oven to 350°. Spray mini muffin tin with baking spray. In large skillet, toast oats over medium heat 8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

2.In large bowl, whisk egg; whisk in banana, yogurt, applesauce, milk, honey, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla extract and salt until combined. Fold oats into egg mixture until combined.

3.Evenly divide oatmeal mixture into prepared cups, filling 3/4 full; add toppings, if desired. Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of muffins comes out clean. Cover and refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (3 muffins):
127 Calories, 2g Fat (0g Saturated), 31mg Cholesterol,
194mg Sodium, 22g Carbohydrates, 2g Fiber, 6g Protein