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Oatmeal-Apple-Raisin Muffins
By LeAnn R. Ralph
These muffins are not only tasty, but they're also a good source of fiber. In
recent years, health experts have come to realize that fiber is an important
part of a heart-healthy diet. Using Canola oil also increases the health
benefits of these muffins.
1 egg
1 cup
buttermilk (or 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of
lemon juice added)
1
cup oatmeal (either quick-cooking or old-fashioned
oatmeal; I like to use
the old-fashioned)
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/2 cup cooking oil
2
cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon
baking soda
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 apple chopped
1/2 cup
raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Chop apple and put into a mixing bowl. Add the
raisins. Measure out the remaining ingredients. Stir just until the dry
ingredients are moistened. Grease muffin cups and fill to 2/3 full. Bake for 20
to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then
remove from the muffin tins. Makes 2 dozen muffins.
Hint: Instead of greasing the muffin tins, use cupcake papers. That way you
won't have to work so hard to scrub out your
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(True Stories from a Wisconsin Farm)" and "PreserveYour Family History
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