Name: Bacon-Cheddar Breakfast Muffins
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats; 1 Tbsp . baking powder; 1/2 tsp . salt; 1/4 tsp . ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp . pepper; 1/4 cup applesauce; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup finely-chopped crisp cooked bacon; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Heat oven to 375°F. Mix flour, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and pepper in large bowl.
Beat eggs and applesauce in medium bowl until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in cheese, bacon and parsley. Spoon evenly into 12 greased 3-inch muffin cups.
Bake in 375°F oven until tops are lightly browned and spring back when tapped with finger, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes; remove from pan. Serve warm or cool completely.

Pro Tips

Lighter Option: Recipe can be made with reduced-fat cheese and turkey bacon, if desired.

Made with oats, cinnamon, applesauce, cheddar cheese and bacon, these are delicious muffins for grab-and-go breakfasts or lunchbox treats.

This recipe is a good source of protein and choline.

Bacon-Cheddar Breakfast Muffins