Apple Cheddar Muffins

Yields: 12 muffins
Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus baking

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¾ cup milk
2 large eggs
¼ cup butter (1/2 stick), melted
1 medium apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/8 inch dice (about 1 cup)
¾ cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and sugar in a bowl. Set aside.

Whisk together the milk and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the butter. Stir the flour mixture into the milk mixture until just combined. Fold in the diced apples and cheese.

Place the batter into a 12-cup muffin tin coated in vegetable oil spray. Bake for 30 minutes or until the tops are golden and toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.