Carrot Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups of flour 
1 cup quick cooking rolled oats (not instant)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tbsp baking powder 
1/2 tsp cinnamon or ginger 
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla 
1 carrot, grated
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. 
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, oil and vanilla, pour over dry ingredients. sprinkle with carrot and walnuts (if using). stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. spoon into 12 paper lined cups or greased muffin cups. 
3. Bake in center of 375 degrees F oven for about 20 minutes or until cake tester is inserted in the center and comes out clean. Let cool in pan on racks for 5 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool completely.