Savory Sausage, Cheese and Oat Muffins

A low fat, vegetarian and hearty muffin that is wonderful for breakfast, brunch or snacks.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup egg substitute
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
• ⅓ cup reduced-calorie margarine, melted
• 1 cup nonfat buttermilk
• 3 meatless breakfast patties, cooked and crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin tin, or line with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted margarine, egg substitute, and buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and mix until just blended. Fold in the crumbled patties and Parmesan cheese. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.

Step 3

Bake for 8 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool in muffin tins on a wire rack.