Healthy Amish Baked Oatmeal

Submitted by Travel Princess

"Like the other recipes here, but a healthier option. My "pop" made this at Christmas when all us steps got together and we had a houseful! I think he doubled the recipe. Add your own milk when served or eat as is..."

 

• Ready In: 16hrs
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2/3 cup
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked thick cut oats
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar (or 1/4 cup)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄3 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups fat-free milk
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large egg, beaten
• cooking spray

directions

1. Prepare and refrigerate overnight (nuts are optional).
2. Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl.
3. Combine the milk, applesauce, butter and egg.
4. Add milk mixture to the oat mixture: stir well.
5. Pour into an 8 inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
6. Add more milk, approximately 1/2 cup in the morning. Bake at 375*.
7. for 60 minutes. Serve warm.
8. 5- 2/3cup servings.