Best Ever Oatmeal Muffins

This is a recipe from my sister, Joan of Daddy's Roses. I haven't had them in a long time, but I remember them being absolutely delicious. When I make them, however, I always leave out the raisins. I just don't like raisins in cooked dishes. If you also don't care for raisins in muffins, you could substitute chopped dates or dried cranberries for a good option.

BEST EVER OATMEAL MUFFINS

1 cup quick cooking oats (uncooked)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Combine oats and buttermilk. Let stand for one hour. Add egg, sugar and oil, stirring well. Combine other ingredients and add to the oats mixture. Stir just until moistened. Baked in greased muffin pans for 18 minutes at 400 degrees. Contains 120 calories each if you make 12 muffins (80 calories each if you make 18).