Baked Oatmeal

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 1 hr

Makes 6 servings

Barbara Kibler

Moist cake-like breakfast square.

ingredients

4 tbsp butter-melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup applesauce
1 1/2 cups milk
3 cups quick oats
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp.cinnamon
1 1/2 cup dried fruit - cranberries, cherries, blueberries, golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped nuts - walnuts, pecans

directions

Mix butter, brown sugar, eggs, applesauce, and milk. In separate bowl mix oats, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Combine with wet mixture and add fruit. Pour into greased 9 x 9 baking dish. May be placed in refrigerator overnight. Bake in a 350° oven for 35-40 minutes. Cut in squares and serve warm.

notes

Ed enjoyed this many times at a restaurant in Lansing MI and was determined to make it at home, this is his version. He has also used cinnamon applesauce in the preparation and uses 2% milk. Ed says they serve it with milk but he prefers it plain

Source: Ed Kibler