Pecan-Oat Muffins

Aside from its healthful virtues, whatever they may be, I find oat bran a pleasure to cook with. It has a mild, nutty taste and contributes texture and flavor to baked goods without taking over the way wheat bran tends to. These muffins can be made Sunday-morning special by adding the streusel topping.

It doesn’t take much sugar to obscure the natural sweetness of grains. The amount in this recipe is sufficient to my taste, but those who like a sweeter muffin can add more, as much a