Moist, flavorful oatmeal and whole wheat muffins with bits of apple in every bite.

Apple Oatmeal Muffins

1 cup buttermilk
1 cup quick cooking oats
2 tablespoons bran flake cereal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 apple, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1. Combine buttermilk, quick cooking oatmeal, bran, and vanilla; let stand for 5 minutes. Add egg, brown sugar, and melted butter; mix well.
2. In a small bowl, combine flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well. Combine flour mixture to oatmeal batter and blend together.
3. Stir into batter 1 chopped apple and chopped pecans. Spoon into a greased muffin tin.
4. Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Makes 2 dozen muffins.