Moist Baked Oatmeal

This screams cozy and winter. It is adapted from a recipe in Gourmet Magazine. It is also the perfect way to eat healthy and use up all the dried fruits I have lying around during this time of year.

Ingredients

3 cups oats

1 cup mixed dried fruit

2 tsp baking powder

2 1/2 tsp cinnamon, divided

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup applesauce

1/2 cup low-fat strawberry yogurt (can use other flavors)

1/2 cup low-fat milk

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method

• Set oven to 350°F Spray with non-stick an 8-in square baking dish.
• Mix oats, dried fruits, baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, mix applesauce, yogurt, eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir into oat mixture and pour in baking dish.
• Smooth surface and sprinkle with cinnamon on top.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool in pan for 20 to 30 minutes, cut into 6 squares and cool completely.
• Park in the fridge, or even better, freeze individual portions in zip-top bags. When ready to serve them, put a piece on a plate, drizzle with a couple of tablespoons of milk, heat in the microwave for 1 minute or more if frozen. Add fresh fruits on top and enjoy.