Baked Oatmeal

This baked oatmeal is a mix between an oatmeal bar and traditional creamy breakfast oatmeal for an unexpected morning treat. There are so many different ways to add a little something extra to this recipe: Add fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries. Add toasted coconut flakes. Add chocolate chips for chocolate lovers. You could also add extra nuts and seeds.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups fat-free milk
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • cooking spray