Oatmeal Apple Muffins

2 cups rolled oats (not quick-cooking oats)
1 1/2 cups milk (I used non fat)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped apple, optional

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Grease well a 12 cup muffin tin.

In a medium bowl, mix the oats an dthe milk and set aside for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients, making a well in the center. Stir in the liquid ingredients and the oatmeal mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Batter may be lumpy. Fold in chopped apple.

Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full. Bake for 16-18 minutes until lightly golden or a cake tester inserted into center of muffin comes out with moist crumbs attached. Do not overbake.


- Aggie's Kitchen