Baked Oatmeal

Breakfast for my family is one of the things I struggle with the most. Mornings are my workout time, and it often doesn't seem possible to get in a good workout, shower and get myself ready, pack lunches and fix kids' hair, and prepare and clean up a hot, healthy Breakfast. This recipe is one of my answers to this problem. It is prepared the night before and baked in the morning. Even my non-oatmeal fans love this.

Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients:

• 1 cup vegetable oil (I use half apple sauce and half coconut oil)
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 T baking powder
• 4 beaten eggs
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 1.5 tsp nutmeg
• 5 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
• 2 cups milk (I use almond milk, but any milk will work)

Directions:

1. Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish
2. Mix everything except milk until blended
3. Add milk and stir until well blended
4. Pour into prepared baking dish
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight
6. Uncover and bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.

It is good on its own or served with fresh fruit (might I suggest sliced strawberries?), greek yogurt, chopped nuts, canned peaches, milk or cream, or anything else you like to eat with oatmeal.

This also freezes really well. Just add a bit of milk when you re-heat it.