Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

I have rediscovered a recipe that I had made a few years back and forgotten about. I saw that I had made a note of the fact that my boys had liked it. Sure enough, I made it today and it was a definite hit. Bonus: it is healthy!

Oatmeal Raisin Muffins (Another recipe from Recipezaar)

• 1 cup rolled oat


• 1 cup buttermilk


• 3/4 cup flour


• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder


• 1/4 teaspoon salt


• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda


• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon


• 2 eggs, beaten lightly


• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar


• 6 tablespoons melted butter


• 1/3 cup raisins

Directions

1. 
   

   Combine the oats and buttermilk and let stand 30 minutes.

   
   


2. 
   

   Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.

   
   


3. 
   

   Stir the eggs into the buttermilk mixture, then add sugar, butter, and flour mixture.

   
   


4. 
   

   Stir until just combined.

   
   


5. 
   

   The batter will be lumpy.

   
   


6. 
   

   Fold in the raisins. (I also have added apples once, and it turned out pretty good too)
   

   
   


7. 
   

   Spoon into a muffin tin about 2/3 full.

   
   


8. 
   

   Bake at 400º F for 15 to 20 minutes.

   
   

Enjoy!