Christmas Muffins - Wholemeal.

Green, Red and Gold: The colours of Christmas. Make this festive muffin for friends and family, and give another option for those who don't love fruit cake. Happy holidays!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  glace cherries
• 2  eggs
• 2⁄3 cup  melted butter (or other oil.)
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1  cup oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1  teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄3 cups sugar (more may be added if desired)

Directions

1. Combine wet ingredients (not cherries).
2. Mix dry ingredients together throughly.
3. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, and mix cherries through gently.
4. Place mixture into muffin tin.
5. Bake in an oven preheated to 180C (160C fan forced) for 25 minutes.