Morning Muffins

These muffins are so good if your wanting a little sweet in the morning with your coffee,  yet they are pretty healthy to boot!

1 cup whole oats ....put in bowl with 1/2 cup buttermilk and let sit while you put all the ingredients together.

11/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
Mix up well and then add:  3/4 cup of chunky apple sauce
1/4 cup molasses
2tbls canola oil
1 beaten egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped prunes or dates
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup of oats that has been sitting in the buttermilk

Measure out your muffin mixture in a well greased muffin pans and bake in a pre- heated 350 degree oven for 25- 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out dry.