Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

1 C. old fashioned oatmeal flakes
1 C. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 C. milk
1 large egg, beaten
2 T. ground flax seed
2 T. + 1 tsp. olive oil
1 T. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
3/4 C. whole wheat flour
1/4 C. dried cranberries
1/4 C. dried cherries
1/4 C. raisins

Preheat oven to 375. Prepare muffin tins by lining with papers or cooking spray. Combine oatmeal, applesauce, milk, eggs, flax, and oil in a medium bowl. In another medium bowl, combine dry ingredients, including dried fruit. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour wet ingredients into it. Stir just until all ingredients are combined (do not overstir). Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake 15- 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack.