Flax & Oat Muffins

A healthy muffin for you, that you can craft to your liking!

 

1 ripened banana

2 t unsweetened applesauce

1 egg

1/4 c non-packed brown sugar

1/2 c ground flaxseed

1/4 c flour (all purpose or whole wheat)

1/2 c oats

1/2 t baking soda

1 t cinnamon, optional

1/2 c nuts, dark chocolate chips and/or dried fruit, optional

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 6 muffin tins.  Mash banana in medium bowl.  Mix in applesauce, egg and brown sugar.  In separate bowl, combine oats, flax, flour, baking soda and cinnamon.  Add dry to wet and stir.  Add nuts, chips or dried fruit.  Spoon into 6 muffin tins and bake 15-20 minutes.

 

For those who want an extra protein punch, sub protein powder for half the flaxseed.