Blueberry Oat Muffins

Who doesn't love a twist on traditional blueberry muffins?... and this recipe is a good one!  I really liked the oatmeal in it, and I used fresh blueberries which really makes a difference in my opinion.  While I really liked these muffins, I think I still like good old fashioned blueberry muffins the best (especially my Grandma's, which one of us will have to post one of these days).  But my husband didn't agree... he thought these were the best blueberry muffins ever.  So there you have it!

Blueberry Oat Muffins
Submitted by Mindy ~ The Sisters Cafe

1 cup oats
1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 egg white
1 cup milk
2 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (opt - I zest and freeze the peels from my lemons for future use in recipes like this)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw before adding to batter)

Topping:
1/2 cup oats
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter softened

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients.  In another bowl, combine the egg, egg white, milk, butter, lemon peel, and vanilla; mix well.  Add to dry ingredients just until moistened.  Fold in berries.  Pour batter in muffin tray.  Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter.  Bake at 400 degrees for 20-22 minutes or until top is lightly browned and springs back when lightly touched.  Cool five minutes.  Yields 12 muffins.