Oatmeal Muffins

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk
½ cup canola oil
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup flour (I use half whole wheat, half all purpose)
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup nuts (optional)
1 cup raisins (optional) (you could use 1 cup chocolate chips instead)

Combine oats and milk in the mixing bowl. Let stand 20 minutes so the oats absorb the milk.

Combine the dry ingredients and set aside.

Mix the oil, egg and brown sugar into the oats and stir well. Add the dry ingredients and mix just until incorporated. Add nuts, raisins or whatever.

Spoon into 12 large muffin cups or 18 medium (about ¾ full).

Bake at 350° F for 20-25 minutes.