After cursing that the OC had been replaced by a baseball game, I went on my computer to drown my sorrows in ones and zeros. I discovered a new food blog and decided that I was going to make this recipe for breakfast the next day. The idea of baked oatmeal sounded amazing and I like that it was referred to as “breakfast cake”. Sorry for the blurred photos. Sometimes, I just don’t want to re-take a photo.
Here is the recipe as it appeared: (my notes are below)
Baked Oatmeal
Both Cornelius and I loved this recipe and no doubt we’ll make it again. I don’t use a nonstick spray and just lightly greased the pan with butter, which didn’t alter the flavour at all. Dang! I used a granny smith apple (mmmm, tart!) which was delicious and next time I’d love to try this with raspberries. We both found this a bit too sweet. It could be that I packed down the brown sugar, but next time I make this I will just use less. I also added a bit of ground ginger, nutmeg and cloves cuz I love a bit of spiciness and it worked out well. Who knows, if the spirit moves you, mix in some canned pumpkin!Serves 2-3
2 c lowfat milk or a non-dairy milk of your choosing
1 c water
1 t. vanilla extract
1 t. almond extract
1/3 c dark brown sugar
1 ½ c rolled oats
½ c dried fruit of your choice [I used raisins and cherries]
½ c toasted pecans, roughly chopped [or walnuts, or almonds]
1 t. cinnamon
1-2 pieces fresh fruit, peeled, pitted, and sliced [I used a nectarine, but this would work equally well with plums, apples, pears, apricots…]Preheat oven to 350. Spray a small rectangular baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
Combine milk, water, extracts, and sugar in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, combine oats, dried fruit, nuts, and cinnamon. Pour in the liquid and stir, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the sliced fruit and sprinkle with additional sugar, if desired [I didn’t, but I think it might look pretty]. Bake for ½ hour, or until all liquid is absorbed. Serve with additional milk.
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yeah, the oc being cancelled was a huge disappointment — i guess that might say something about my own life 😉
and the breakfast cake was delicious!!
I was totally bummed that the OC was pre-empted. The “breakfast cake” looks yummy!
I found you by way of Michelle!
THis recipe looks amazing I will be trying it very soon. I have been doing something similar with the microwave recently( I have a newborn therefore it is my favourite cooking medium at the moment).
Here is my variation if you are in a hurry…
in a cereal sized bowl
add 1/2c quick cook oatmeal
cut in 1 banana
add raisins to your taste
cinnamon and brownsugar to taste
stir and just cover with milk(I use skim).
Heat on high in micro for 3 1/2 mins, watch it it has been known to bowl over!
Once cooked stir in a tablespoon of chuncky all natural peanut butter and add a little more milk if you so desire.
This reminds me of hot Peanut Butter and Banana sandwiches from when I was a kid.
Enjoy 🙂