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