3/4 c. ricotta cheese
1 egg white
4 tsp. sugar

MUFFINS:

1 1/4 c. rolled oats
1 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. dried chopped apple or raisins
1/3 c. sugar
3 tbsp. poppy seeds
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
3 tbsp. oil
2 egg whites

Filling: Beat together cheese, egg white and sugar until smooth. Set aside.

Muffins: Stir together oats, flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, lemon rind and salt. Beat egg whites slightly; stir in oil and milk. Stir liquid into dry ingredients just until moistened. Do not overmix. Fold in dried fruit.

Spoon 1 tablespoon batter into greased muffin cup. Add 1 tablespoon filling and then drop 1 teaspoon batter over all. Bake at 375 degrees until done (about 20 minutes).