Oatmeal, Cranberry and Coconut Muffins

Ingredients
3 cups oatmeal flakes
3 cups boiling water
1 1⁄2 cups butter
6 eggs
2 1⁄4 cups brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1⁄2 cups wheat germ or bran
3 cups coconut
1 1⁄2 tsp baking soda
3 tbsp baking powder
1 1⁄2 tsp salt
2 cups cherries & berries
Preparation
- Melt butter in boiling water and add oatmeal. Set aside until cool.
- Beat eggs with brown sugar, add vanilla extract and combine with oatmeal mixture.
- Combine all dry ingredients, fold in coarsely chopped cherries & berries. Add wet mixture to dry, combining in swift strokes, until combined (batter will be lumpy).
- Lightly oil muffin makers and add batter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350° F (175° C).
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 430, Fat 17 g (Saturated 10 g, Trans 0.3 g), Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 471 mg, Carbohydrate 62 g (Fibre 5 g, Sugars 35 g), Protein 8 g.