Orange & Carrot Muffins

      1 c  Buttermilk
      1    Beaten egg
    1/3 c  Melted butter
      1 ts Vanilla
      1 c  Whole wheat or plain flour
      1 ts Baking soda
      1 c  Quick cooking oats
    1/2 c  Brown sugar
      1 c  Finely shredded carrot
           Grated rind of 1 orange
      2 ts Baking powder
      1 ts Salt

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare pans. Pour buttermilk over oats in a bowl. Add beaten egg, melted butter, sugar, vanilla and rind and mix thoroughly. Combine dry ingredients and add to wet mix until just combined. If desired, raisins may be added at this point. Spoon into pans and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until done.


Yield: 12 Servings