Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 medium apple, shredded
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds, toasted

Preperation

  1. Preheat the oven to 375℉. Spray a 9×9 or 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, combine the oats, chia seed, baking powder, salt, syrup, applesauce, eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla. Stir until combined.
  3. Fold in the apples and toasted walnuts (see below for toasting instructions).
  4. Transfer batter to the prepared dish. Top with a few toasted walnuts.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
  6. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Topping with fresh berries can be good

This recipe is based on the one from The Real Food Dietitians