Oatmeal Molasses Muffins

Ingredients:
1 cup milk
1 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with

paper muffin liners. In a large bowl, stir together milk, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir in oat and allow to soak for 15 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, oil, molasses and egg until well combined. Stir into milk and oats mixture. In a separate bowl, blend flour and baking powder. Mix into liquids until just combined.

Spoon batter into 12 muffin tins, filling 2/3 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Filling and tasty on its own or with preserves.

Try adding one of the following groupings for more yummy flavors!

1 banana & 1/2 cup walnuts

1 large apple, diced, plus an additional teaspoon of cinnamon

1 cup dried, sweetened cranberries and 1 tablespoon lemon or orange peel

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 cup raisins and 1/2 cup pecans