EAT RIGHT
Oven Baked Oatmeal
There's no excuse to skip a hot breakfast with this make-ahead version of oatmeal. It's also great if you're having a crowd for breakfast . . .2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats (not quick oats)
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar (optional)
1/2 cup craisins or chopped dired apricots
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp fresh ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
3 cups nonfat milk
1 whole large egg & 3 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Spray a 2 quart glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking spray
- Toss the dry ingredients in a large bowl to mix
- In a 1 quart glass measuring pitcher or bowl, blend the liquid ingredients together.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake approximately one hour (check at 45 minutes since oven temperatures and speed can vary widely).
- When the center is set and firm it's done. Cool for 5 minutes and serve immediately or cover tightly and store in the refridgerator.
Serves 10. Calories 220, Fat 6 gm, Saturated fat 1 gm, Protein 8 gm, Fiber 3 gm, Sodium 184 mg (if salted), Potassium 384 mg, Total Carb 34 gm.
Counts for Your Whole Life servings as:
2 whole grains
1 lean protein
1 fat
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