Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Happy Fall! It is officially October and this wonderful crisp weather definitely calls for some type of apple-cinnamon concoction. This oatmeal is perfect for any meal and is oh so very addicting! WARNING: Your kitchen will smell HEAVENLY.

Ingredients:

2 cups old fashioned oats

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 cups milk (we used unsweetened almond milk)

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup diced apples of your choice

• preheat oven to 350 and grease a baking dish with cooking spray
• combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder in a large bowl
• beat milk, applesauce, egg, and vanilla in a separate bowl 
• add wet mixture to bowl of dry ingredients and mix until well combined 
• fold in chunks of apple 
• pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until oatmeal is golden brown
• serve with a little extra brown sugar, raisins, or nuts! 

***This recipe can be altered to make breakfast granola bars! Add only 1/4 cup milk for a less moist mixture and the bake can be cut into chewy bars that will stick together for a perfect filling breakfast on the go.