My Top Picks

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