Healthified Baked Oatmeal

At the beginning of the year I told you I would be bringing you some healthified recipes this year.  A healthified recipe is simply created by either subtracting or substituting ingredients to create healthier versions of the recipes we love!  The first I got ready to make baked oatmeal this year I healthified it by substituting the oil with applesauce and adding a few extra nuts and chopped apples.  Guess what happened?  It is so much better! It turned out tastier and a bit lighter than it’s unhealthified version.

I will only use this recipe in the future! I served it with baked fruit compote and the meal was hearty and delicious. Perfect for a cold winter morning.

Hot out of the oven we add a splash of milk and breakfast is ready! This is such a good recipe for those who eat on the go or for a snack at work. Bake this up on the weekend and it will feed you all week-long!

Healthy Cooking!
~Catherine

Healthified Baked Oatmeal

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

40 mins

Total time

45 mins

The healthy breakfast lasts in the refrigerator to serve you all week long! It is delicious, fast and easy!

Serves: 12-16 servings

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• ½ cup applesauce (sweet or unsweet)
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 3 cups oats (instant or old fashioned)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1¾ cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat together eggs, applesauce, and sugar.
2. Add dry ingredients and milk. Beat together well.
3. Pour into a greased 9" x 13" baking dish.
4. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle ¼ cup Turbinado sugar on the top. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Cut in squares and enjoy!

Notes

**Turbinado sugar is an "extra" and can easily be left off during the last 10 minutes baking time.
*** Add raisins, nuts, chopped apple, chopped dates or any other favorite ingredient to crank this oatmeal up a notch!

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