Kid-Friendly: Chocolate Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 tsp of soda
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar* (see Note)
• 0.5 cups sugar-free applesauce
• 3/4 tbsp. semi-sweet chocolate mini granules

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, allowing it to overhang by 2 inches on both sides. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the butter, egg, brown sugar, and applesauce. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and knead into a dough. Stir in the chocolate chips.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake until lightly browned around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
4. Pull the foil overhangs to lift the cake out of the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Invert the cake onto a plate and remove the foil. Invert the cake onto a cutting board, cut into 12 pieces, and serve.
   
   Note
   
   We use small amounts of sweeteners in our diet desserts, in accordance with the American Diabetes Association's recommendations. As with any sweet, moderation is key.