Muffins to Die For – and they’re healthy!

How crazy is this?  A muffin – that is good for you and tastes amazing!  I never thought I’d have a recipe like that.  And – as is always the case with me – it super easy and quick.

And – a secret – I’ve adapted this recipe myself.  Combined a few recipes to create this one.  My long time friend Sandy gave me a few versions that she has tweaked over the years – but I think I’ve made changes that take it from “that’s good” – “I LOVE THESE!”….  even your politest of guests will ask for more.   

1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats (not instant, OLD FASHIONED!)
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup milk (I use fat-free milk)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup (heaping) frozen mangoes – do not thaw (can substitute any fruit)

1.  Start by mixing the oats with the buttermilk and milk, and soak for at least 30 minutes. 
2.  Add frozen mangoes, mix together.
3. Add oil and beaten egg and vanilla - mix together.
4. Mix separately remaining dry ingredients. Make sure its blended well.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet, and mix.
It doesn’t need to be smooth – just blended together.
6. Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
7. Pour mix into greased or lined (I like the paper liners) muffin pan.
8. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes (insert knife or cake tester – done when it comes out clean).
Makes 12 muffins. 

I like to freeze these.  ENJOY!