Berry Baked Oatmeal

Chewy and wholesome breakfast - Sweetened oats bursting with berries and a slight cinnamon and vanilla flavor. Great for an easy morning breakfast after church or a great addition to any brunch!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 pan

Ingredients

• 3  cups quick-cooking oats
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 1  egg
• 1  cup 2% low-fat milk
• 3⁄4 cup frozen mixed berries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish
2. Mix together all dry ingredients (oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt) and mix well.
3. Stir in vanilla, applesauce, milk and egg. Stir until moistened through.
4. Gently fold in frozen berries.
5. Optional: Sprinkle the top with a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
6. Transfer mixture to prepared pan and place in pre-heated oven and bake until warmed through and slightly crispy on top - Approximately 40 minutes.
7. Enjoy!