Michigan Fruit Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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Whole-grain oatmeal is a delicious way to start every day. For a change, swap chunks of granny smith apples for the dried fruit. Leftovers warm well in the microwave.—Jeanette Kass, Ravenna, Michigan

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Michigan Fruit Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield: 3 Servings

15 45 60

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup chunky applesauce
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Optional toppings: vanilla yogurt and additional dried cranberries and sliced almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with almonds.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until set. Serve with toppings if desired. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup (calcualted without optional toppings) equals 259 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 73 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Michigan Fruit Baked Oatmeal in Country Woman April/May 2010, p46