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This apple cranberry oat bake is bursting with sweet apples, tart cranberries, and hearty oats—perfect for mornings!

Yield
8 Servings
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
35 minutes
Total time
55 minutes
Ingredients
1 C old fashioned rolled oats
6 dates (pitted and chopped (about 1/4 cup))
1 1/2 apples (cored and chopped)
1/2 C frozen cranberries
1/4 C coarsely chopped pecans
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 C skim milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8 x 8 (inches) baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, dates, chopped apples, cranberries, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, flour, and salt until well incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk in eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Fold together into the dry ingredients.
4. Pour the mixture slowly into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and golden brown on top.
6. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Cut into 8 equal squares.

Notes
  • Refrigerate for up to five days for meal prep in an airtight container
  • Common Substitutions
    • Cranberries: fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries, and bananas
    • Skim Milk: any plant-based milk will work
    • Pecan: other type of nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and toasted coconut

Per Serving: Calories: 140, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 105 mg, Total sugars: 0g, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 5g

Source

https://diabetesfoodhub.org