Strawberry Oat Muffins

1 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
2/3 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 cup washed, hulled and chopped strawberries

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line large muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick spray and dust lightly with flour.

Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and egg. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with milk. Stir in oats. Add almond flavoring. Fold in strawberries.

Spoon into muffin cups, filling 3/4 full. Bake 30 minutes until golden brown or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Brush with melted butter, if desired.