Mary Loucell's Chocolate Muffins

1 c. old fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
1 c. non-fat milk
1 c. whole wheat flour
2/3 c. Splenda brown sugar ( I used 1/2 c regular brown sugar)
2/3 c. unsweetened applesauce (can use cottage cheese and lower calories to 82 ea)
2 egg whites (I used 1 egg)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4-6 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. dark chocolate chips (I used 1/2 c Nestle choc chips)
You can add 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla and nuts
(If you use 1/2 c brown sugar and 1/2 c choc chips and 1 egg the muffin is about 140 calories each)

Directions
Soak the oats in milk for about one hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and then spray the muffin pan with cooking spray. (Don't use muffin cups because they can stick to the muffin).
Combine the oat mixture with the applesauce and egg whites, and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry mix until just combined.
Add the chocolate chips.
Do not over-mix or the muffins will be tough.
Spoon the mixture into the muffin pan, forming a total of 12 muffins.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until done.
Remove from pan and enjoy.
Number of Servings: 12