Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal
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4.9
Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal
Description
Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal combines creamy unsweetened applesauce with eggs and brown sugar to create a smooth wet base. Vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder add flavor complexity and leavening. Milk adds moisture, allowing the rolled oats and halved cranberries to hydrate and combine evenly. The cranberries give tart bursts against the subtly sweet apple and cinnamon flavors.
After mixing, the oatmeal is poured into a casserole and baked at 375ºF until set and golden brown around the edges, with a soft but cooked interior. The baking process creates a warm, filling dish with a lightly firm surface and tender inside, making it easy to slice and serve. It's suitable for cold or warm eating.
This oatmeal works well for breakfast or brunch and can be refrigerated to reheat later. Using frozen cranberries without thawing simplifies preparation and retains their firmness. It offers a tasty way to incorporate fruit and whole grains in a comforting form.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups applesauce $0.95, unsweetened
- 2 large egg $0.28
- 1/4 cup brown sugar $0.14
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract $0.30
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon $0.05
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
- 3/4 tsp baking powder $0.04
- 1 cup milk $0.48
- 1 cup cranberries $0.67, frozen or fresh
- 2 cups rolled oats $0.58, old-fashioned
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Add the apple sauce, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder to a large bowl and whisk together until smooth. Add the milk and whisk until smooth again.
- Slice the cranberries in half (no need to thaw if frozen) and add them to the bowl of wet ingredients along with the rolled oats. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Pour the oat mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Bake the oatmeal in the preheated 375ºF oven for 45 minutes, or until the surface is a light golden brown and it is no longer sticky in the center. Serve hot or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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