Berry Nut Oatmeal Bake

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 28-35 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1.5 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking power
• 3 cups old fashioned oats (not instant or steel cut)
• 1 cup milk (unsweetened vanilla almond milk gives a great flavor but any milk will work)
• 1.5 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, blackberries and/or blueberries
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts and/or almonds
• ¼ cup ground flax seeds (sometimes called "flax meal")
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 7x11 or 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Whisk eggs, applesauce, vanilla and maple syrup or honey until smooth. Stir in cinnamon, salt, ground flax and baking powder. Stir in oats, nuts and milk. Gently fold in the berries. Spread into pan.
3. Bake for 28-35 minutes, until oatmeal is browned and doesn’t jiggle in the center. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
4. Serve with plain yogurt with a drizzle of honey or add some extra berries on top.
5. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or you can freeze in personalized portions for a quick grab and go breakfast.