Oatmeal Blueberry Applesauce Muffins

1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/4 c. oats
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c. low-fat buttermilk
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. canola oil
1 lg. egg, lightly beaten
3/4 c. blueberries, fresh or frozen

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl combine applesauce, buttermilk, brown sugar, oil, and egg. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add applesauce mixture. Stir together just until all dry ingredients are incorporated. Gently fold in the blueberries with a rubber spatula.

Divide batter evenly between prepared muffin cups. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 12 muffins.