Easy baked oatmeal is a breakfast favorite and a healthy way to start any day! Make in advance and reheat all week!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 266kcal
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Ingredients
2cupsold fashioned oats
1/3cuppacked light brown sugar
1 1/2teaspoonsground cinnamon
1teaspoonbaking powder
1/4teaspoonsalt
1 1/2cupsmilk,any milk will work
1/2cupunsweetened applesauce
2tablespoonsunsalted butter,melted and slightly cooled
1large egg,beaten
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/3cupraisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
In a medium bowl, combine the milk, applesauce, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
Add the milk mixture to oat mixture; stir well. Stir in raisins or dried cranberries. Pour the oatmeal mixture into prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until oatmeal is set and golden brown.
Notes
if you want to double the recipe, make it in a 9x13-inch pan and double the ingredients. Feel free to add nuts or use fresh or frozen fruit instead of the dried fruit.Store the baked oatmeal in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.