Bacon-Cheddar Breakfast Muffins

• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinammon
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
• 1/4 cup finely-chopped crisp cooked bacon
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Mix flour, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and pepper in a large bowl.
3. Beat eggs and applesauce in a medium bowl until blended.
4. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
5. Stir in cheese, bacon and parsley.
6. Spoon evenly into 12 greased 3-inch muffin cups.
7. Bake in 375°F oven until tops are lightly browned and spring back when tapped with a finger, 15 to 20 minutes.
8. Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes; remove from pan.
9. Serve warm or cool completely.