baked oatmeal

baked oatmeal? i was intrigued the first time i read it in the money saving mom blog. as long as it's healthy food & i have the ingredients on hand, i'm giving it a go.

ingredients:

~ 2 eggs

~ 2 cups applesauce

~ 5 cups, old fashioned oats

~ 1/4 cup brown sugar

~ 1 mashed banana

~ 2 3/4 cups skim milk

~ 1/4 cup ground flaxseed

~ 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

~ 3 tsp baking powder

~ 1 tsp vanilla

~ 1 tsp salt

~ 1/2 tsp nutmeg

~ fruits or nuts (optional)

directions:

1) mix oats, salt, baking powder, flaxseed, cinnamon & nutmeg in a bowl.

2) in a separate bowl, mix eggs, applesauce, banana, vanilla & sugar.

3.) add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. then pour milk & mix well. fold in fruits or nuts [i added fresh mangoes].

4.) [i used an ice cream scooper]. place batter in cupcake liners. bake for 25-30 minutes [or until set] in a preheated oven at 350F.

the oatmeal was tasty. i sometimes eat this topped with bumbleberry spread. i'm adding this to my arsenal of healthy treats.