No Sugar Oatmeal Apple Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry rolled oats
• 2 tbsp sugar substitute
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 2 tsps cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup canola vegetable oil
• 1 medium apple
• 1 tbsp whole flax seed
• 3 tbsps warm water
• 3 tsps baking powder
• 1 cup whole grain flour

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
2. In a food processor, whirl flax seeds with warm water until you have a "gooey mess".
3. Add milk and vegetable oil and give it another spin to mix with the flaxseed.
4. Combine dry ingredients; flour, oats, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, sweetener (like Stevia) and walnuts, in a large mixing bowl.
5. Slowly stir the wet ingredients into the dry. Fold in the chopped apple.
6. Fill muffin cups 1/2-3/4 full with batter. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
7. Remove from oven and allow to cool.