Dark Chocolate Raspberry Oatmeal Muffins

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From chocolate & tea" - http://chocolatteandtea.blogspot.com/2010/09/dark-chocolate-raspberry-oatmeal.html - prep time includes soaking time for oats (step 1)."

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Steps

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In a large bowl , combine milk , vinegar , and rolled oats.

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Let sit one hour to soften oats.

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Preheat oven to 375f grease 24 muffin tins.

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When oats have soaked for 1 hour , add eggs , brown sugar , and applesauce.

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Mix thoroughly.

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In another bowl , whisk together flour , salt , baking powder , baking soda , nutmeg , and cinnamon.

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Add to the milk mixture , stirring until just combined.

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Gently fold in the raspberries and chocolate chips.

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Fill the muffin tins 2 / 3 full.

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Sprinkle with a little brown sugar , if desired.

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Bake 18 minutes , until the tops are light golden brown and spring back when touched.

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Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tins.

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Ingredients

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milk, white vinegar, rolled oats, eggs, dark brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, whole wheat pastry flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, fresh raspberries, dark chocolate chips