Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

1/2

cup

butter + 3T butter

2/3

cup

brown sugar

4

eggs

1 1/2

cup

applesauce

2

cup

3 "Minute Brand" Quick Oats + Toasted Oat

1 1/2

cup

whole wheat pastry flour

or combination whole wheat & all- purpose flour

4

tsp

baking powder

1/2

tsp

sea salt

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6

Tbs

butter, melted

3/4

cup

brown sugar

1/2

tsp

ground cinnamon (1/2 - 3/4 tsp)

1

In mixer bowl, cream butter. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in applesauce. In small bowl combin eats, flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture and stir just until moistened.

2

Spoon batter into greased muffin tins, filling two-thirds full. Bake in a 425° over for 15 minutes. Remove muffins from pan immediately and brush tops with melted butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle mixture over each muffin.