Recipes: Breakfast
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie Baked Oatmeal
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie Baked Oatmeal
Description
This baked oatmeal is a nutritious, time-saving, meal-prep friendly recipe. And it is a powerful breakfast food to add to your meal plan for the week!
Oats are a whole grain and part of a balanced meal. The fiber coming from oatmeal increases feelings of fullness, making it easier for your family to make it to lunch time. Add a side of fruit and some nuts or nut butter for a nutrient dense, balanced meal.
Plan to bake this cranberry oatmeal cookie baked oatmeal on a weekend and set aside individual sized portions for each family member for a weekday morning. You can also freeze individual portions for weeks ahead!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups of unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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2 tablespoons of butter
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1 1/2 cups low-fat milk or milk alternative
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1/2 cup dried cranberries (you can also use nuts or any other dried fruit)
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3 cups old-fashioned oats
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375 Fahrenheit.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce or mashed banana, egg, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, baking powder, salt, and melted butter. Once smooth, add in milk and whisk until smooth.
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Stir in the dried cranberries, or other dried fruit, and old-fashioned oats until combined.
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Grease a 8×8 casserole dish and pour in the oat mixture.
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Bake oatmeal uncovered for 45 minutes.
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Divide into six portions and enjoy!
Notes
- Bonus: this baked oatmeal tastes great heated with milk poured over the top. Top with a sliced apple or pear for a balanced breakfast!
- Recipe adapted from Budget Bytes.
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