Baked Berry Oatmeal

A wholesome, lightly sweet breakfast made with oats, berries, and maple syrup. Simple to prep, nourishing, and perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk - dairy or nondairy
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 cup blueberries
• 2 tbsp butter - melted and slightly cooled
• 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce - or mashed banana
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract - can use almond extract
• 1/8 tsp salt - a small pinch

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients together. Pour into the prepared pan and top with nuts, if using.
3. Bake for 35 minutes, until the center is almost set.
4. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, with yogurt if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)