Banana-Bran Oatmeal Muffins

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Line 12 muffin tins with paper liners.

Step 3: In a bowl, whisk flour, oats, bran, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Step 4: In another bowl, whisk egg, oil and brown sugar together.

Step 5: In a small bowl mix together the mashed banana, buttermilk and molasses; mix into the oil mixture until well combined (If you are adding in a chopped apple, peel the apple now, then mix it in with the flour mixture).

Step 6: Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add in the banana/oil mixture stirring with a wooden spoon or a spatula only to combine (do not overmix, don't worry about any lumps).

Step 7: Gently stir in raisins and nuts.

Step 8: Divide evenly between prepared muffin cups (almost to the top).

Step 9: Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until muffins tops spring back when lightly touched, and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the muffin.