Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, applesauce, milk, egg, vanilla, butter and sugar.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cranberries or raisins.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the applesauce mixture. Stir just until combined (don't overmix!)

Step 5

Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Don't over-bake or the muffins will be dry. Remove them to a cooling rack. Cool completely before freezing in a ziplock freezer bag.