Great Breakfast Recipe for a Chilly Morning

One of our favorite breakfasts on a chilly morning is Baked Oatmeal. It tastes so good that you almost think you are eating a dessert. It’s not dessert, though, and in fact, it can be a really nutritious start to the day. It’s easy to prepare the night before and then bake first thing in the morning. It’s also a cinch to cut the fat (I’ll tell you how), and the leftovers heat up well in the microwave. Here’s the recipe:

Baked Oatmeal

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking pan. Mix the first three ingredients in a large bowl and then stir in the rest:

1 c. oil (or ½ c. oil and ½ c. unsweetened applesauce to cut the fat)

¾ c. sugar

4 eggs

6 c. oats (not quick cooking)

1 t. salt

1 T. baking powder

2 c. milk

Raisins (optional—about 1 c.)

Cinnamon (optional—about 1 T.)

Bake for 30 – 40 minutes until just starting to brown around the edges. Serve warm with a little milk poured on top. Enjoy!