• 1 cup uncooked oatmeal, quick or old fashioned
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup frozen tart cherries, coarsely chopped (do not need to thaw)

Preheat oven to 400 F. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Combine liquid ingredients in a small bowl. Pour liquid into dry and stir just to moisten. Stir in cherries. Spray muffin pan or use liners. Fill cups about 2/3 full. Bake in preheated oven at 400 F for 15-20 minutes.