Oatmeal Muffins Have Yogurt--but No Eggs or Cholesterol

“When my son was on an egg-free diet I experimented with this recipe,� Annette Lubitz writes. “My findings were that I could successfully omit the egg. By increasing the amount of yogurt in the original recipe the results were delicious and also cholesterol free.�

OATMEAL MUFFINS

1 cup flour

2 to 4 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 cup oats

1/4 cup oil

1 cup plain yogurt

1/2 cup chopped apple, chopped nuts and/or raisins, optional

Topping

In bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and oats. Add oil and yogurt and mix until just moistened. Add chopped apple. Spoon into greased muffin cups about 3/4 full. Bake at 400 degrees 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Remove from oven and drizzle with Topping while still warm. Makes 6 to 8 muffins.

Topping

1 tablespoon orange juice

1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2 cup powdered sugar

Combine orange juice, orange peel and powdered sugar and mix until smooth.

--ANNETTE LUBITZ

Del Mar

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