Maple Oatmeal Muffins

These are great for breakfast! I used pure maple syrup in them and the flavor was nice, very subtle. The recipe comes from the Pillsbury Complete book of Baking and has quickly become one of my favorites.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1  cup  quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 3⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 1⁄4 cup margarine or 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 1  egg
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.
3. In large bowl, combine oats and milk; let stand 5 minutes.
4. Add syrup, butter and egg; blend well.
5. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon and walnuts; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
6. Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full.
7. Bake 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Remove immediately from pan. Serve warm.
9. Note: For mini muffins, bake 8-10 minutes or until done.