Oatmeal: Baked Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal I
Source: Found on Pinterest
If you like morning glory muffins you'll love this baked oatmeal.
A little labor intensive to make, but worth the time
Ingredients
- 2 c. old fashioned oats
- 1 t. baking powder
- 1-1/2 t. milled flax seed
- 1 t. cinnamon
- ¼ t. nutmeg
- ¼ t. salt
- 2 c. milk
- 1/3 c. maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tbls. unsweetened applesauce
- 1-1/2 t. vanilla
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1/2 c. dried cherries
- 1/4 c. unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 c. chopped pecans
- additional milk for serving
Pecan Coconut Topping
- 1/2 c. chopped pecans
- 1/4 c. slivered almonds
- 1/4 c. unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 t. cinnamon
- ¼ t. nutmeg
- 1 Tbls. brown sugar
- 1/8 t. salt
Instructions
Lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with non-stick baking spray.
Mix topping ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
In a large bowl, add the oats, baking powder, flax seed, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; mix thoroughly.
In a large mixing cup or medium bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, egg, applesauce and vanilla.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Fold in ½ c. chopped pecans, diced apple, shredded carrots, 1/4 c. coconut and dried cherries.
Pour into prepared pan and top with pecan coconut topping mixture.
Bake at 375 degrees (350 degrees for glass dish) for 40-45 minutes until golden and it is set in the center.
Add additional milk to each serving.
NOTE: Remember to keep flax seed stored in refrigerator