Chocolate Surprise Muffins

1 1/2 c Flour
1 c Quick-cooking oats; or old fashioned (uncooked)
2/3 c Sugar
1 tb Baking powder
1/4 c Unsweetened cocoa
1/4 ts Salt; optional
1 c 1% low-fat milk
1/4 c Applesauce
2 Egg whites
1/4 ts Almond extract
1/4 c Cherry preserves; (or raspberry)

OVEN: 400 Place paper liners in 12 medium muffin cups.

Combine dry ingredients; mix well. Combine milk, applesauce, egg and almond extract. Mix just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Fill prepared muffin cups 1/2 full. Spoon 1 teaspoon preserves into center of each muffin. Top with remaining batter.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until done.

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