Prune and Oatmeal Muffins

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1 /3 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped, pitted prunes
• 1 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
• 1/4 melted butter, cooled
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 large egg beaten

Preheat oven to 400.

In large bowl sift together flour, sugar, oats, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and baking soda.

In medium bowl whisk together buttermilk (or yogurt), butter, molasses and egg.

Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined. Add chopped and pitted prunes and stir again.

Divide batter evenly among 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups.

Place muffins in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden and springy when touched.