Oatmeal Raisen Muffins

We love muffins served with a cup of tea and fruit for breakfast. These are a nice change from cereal, but you still get some of the whole grains so necessary for health. I like them with the honey butter recipe that I will also post, but certainly regular butter is wonderful.

Recipe:

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1-1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
1 egg
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans

1. In a small bowl, combine oats and buttermilk.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, brown sugar and oil using a fork; stir in the oat mixture.
3. Combine the dry ingredients; stir into the batter just until moistened. Fold in the raisens and nuts.
4. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full.
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Yield:1 dozen
2.6 grams fiber each
These muffins are pictured on the "Chai Tea" post.

Honey Butter
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons milk
1-1/2 tablespoons honey or to taste
Beat butter until creamy. Add milk and honey and beat on high speed for about 10 minutes or until light and fluffy.