Oatmeal Apple Cinnamon Muffins

This is some what healthy with the mixing in of whole wheat flour.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1  cup buttermilk
• 1  cup quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup  oil (canola, safflower or corn oil)
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1  cup apple, finely cubed
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 2  tablespoons boiling water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with liners.
2. In a medium bowl mix the buttermilk and oatmeal together with a fork. Set aside for 10 min; then blend in egg, oil and sugar.
3. Sift together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into a large bowl. Make a well in the center and stir in the oatmeal mixture. Using a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients together until smooth. Do not beat. Stir in apple, raisins and boiling water.
4. Fill each muffin cup ¾ full and bake for 20 min or until a toothpick comes out clean.