Cheese Muffins

Ingredients

• 375 ml (1½ cups) whole wheat flour
• 125 ml (½ cup) quick cooking rolled oats
• 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder
• 1 ml (¼ tsp) baking soda
• 60 ml (¼ cup) canola oil
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 125 ml (½ cup) milk
• 125 ml (½ cup) unsweetened applesauce
• 375 ml (1½ cup) grated cheddar cheese (divided: 250 ml [1 cup] + 125 ml [½ cup])

Preparation

1. Place oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 180^oC (350^oF). Oil a muffin tin or place paper liners in the tin. 
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside. 
3. In another bowl, add the canola oil, brown sugar and eggs. Mix with a whisk (or a fork) for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and creamy. 
4. Add the dry ingredients, just a little at a time, mixing with a fork. 
5. Add the milk, apple sauce and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Mix again. 
6. Using a spoon, divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the muffins. 
7. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a muffin comes out clean. 
8. Set the oven to broil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese has browned slightly.