Microwave Apple Banana Muffins Fakeout

2 single serve, almost sugar free muffins! Although they are not traditional, they are very warm and comforty when you just wish you could cheat a bit on the diet. Feel free to substitute splenda for the optional brown sugar or a mixture of spices for the pumpkin pie spice. Prep time is mostly allowing ingredients to absorb. Measurements were approximated.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 muffins

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup  instant oats
• 1  banana (ripe, mashed)
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce (or 1 Mott's Snack Cup)
• 1  egg
• 2  teaspoons  oil
• 1  tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
•  brown sugar

Directions

1. Combine banana, apple sauce, oil and egg with a fork until smooth.
2. Add oats, sugar (OPTIONAL) and spices and allow to soak for up to 20 minutes.
3. Add baking soda.
4. Microwave on HIGH for 1-2 minutes in a mug or ceramic cup (I used a tea cup). Cooking times will vary depending on strength of microwave, so watch it to make sure it does not over flow.
5. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes.