Oatmeal and Carrot Muffins

yummy!

1 cup buttermilk (I use 1% milk soured with vinegar)
1 cup quick cooking oats (not instant)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1 tsp vanilla
grated rind of 1 orange
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Pour buttermilk over oats in a bowl.  Add egg, sugar, butter, carrots, vanilla and orange rind.  Mix thoroughly.  Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.   Add to oat mixture, stirring just until moistened.  Stir in nuts or chocolate chips.  Fill greased muffin cups two thirds full.  Bake until browned, about 15 to 20 minutes.