Friday, October 5, 2012

Baked Oatmeal

Many years ago I got this recipe from a friends blog but since then she has made it private so I can't attach the link.  She altered the original recipe quite a bit since she found it way to sweet and wanted to make it even healthier.  Not sure what the original recipe was like but I really enjoy this one!  I make a batch, cut it into serving size pieces and freeze.  When I want oatmeal, I simply put a piece in a bowl, pop it in the microwave with a bit of milk and in minutes a hot bowl of yummy breakfast is served.

Baked Oatmeal (serves 6ish)

3/4c unsweetened applesauce
1/3 c sugar
2 eggs
1c milk
1/2t salt
3t baking powder
3c oatmeal (I use old fashioned, but never use instant)
1c or more of add-ins (raisins, berries, chopped apples, mashed bananas, nuts, etc; whatever you please in whatever combinations)

Topping:
2T brown sugar mixed with 1/2t cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350*.  Lightly grease square pan.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the applesauce and sugar.  Add eggs, salt, baking powder and oatmeal.  Beat well and then mix in your add-ins.  Pour into prepared pan and sprinkle with topping.  Bake for 35min and enjoy with a splash of milk.