Oatmeal, Raisin, Bran Muffins

3 cups of bran cereal
1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal (not instant)
1 cup boiling water
½ cup peanut oil or vegetable oil
1 cups raisins or mixture of dried cranberries, blueberries, and raisins
2 cups buttermilk
3 eggs
1/4 cup Agave nectar (I use Madhava Amber Nectar)
1/8 cup dark molasses
1-1/4 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
2-1/2 tsp. baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

In a large bowl combine cereal, dried fruit, oil, and oatmeal. Pour boiling water over mixture. Let stand for 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and mix has cooled. In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, nectar, and molasses. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Combine all and let stand another 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use a spray oil to grease 24 muffin cups and divide batter among them, filling each cup about ¾ full. Bake 20-25 minutes until very brown.

Serve with nectar, honey, lemon curd, or jam.