Oatmeal Muffins with Dates, Cranberries and Pecans

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup traditional rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ cup finely chopped pecans (or walnuts)
• 1/3 cup chopped dates
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
• 4 ounces (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract