Ingredients:

1 1⁄2 cups quick oats

1 1⁄2 cups apple juice

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour (or spelt flour)

1⁄2 cup sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 medium apples, grated

1 teaspoon cinnamon

4 egg whites, beaten to soft peaks

apple, wedges to garnish (with or without peel)

Directions:

1. Soak the oats, apple juice, sugar and vanilla for 30 minutes. Mix in the flour, baking powder, grated apple and cinnamon.

2. Fold in the beaten egg whites; Spoon into 12 muffin tins.

3. Top muffins with 2 sliced apple wedges (cut quarters of apple into 3 or 4 wedges) and bake at 170° C (338°F) for 25 - 30 minutes until muffins and cooked though and golden.

4. Cool in pan for a few minutes, then remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

Bon Appetit!