Spiced Apricot Baked Oatmeal

  Breakfast

Eat these spiced oatmeal squares while they're still warm for a cozy morning treat. I freeze mine in single servings so I can grab, go and microwave when I get to work. I'm not too humble to say I have the best breakfast in the office.

Spiced Apricot Baked Oatmeal

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

  • TOPPINGS:
  • 3 cups vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves, warmed

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix first 5 ingredients; stir in oats, apricots and pecans. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, applesauce and vanilla; gradually whisk in melted butter. Stir into oat mixture.
  • 2. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cut into 12 portions; serve with toppings.
    Freeze option:
    Freeze cooled portions of oatmeal in airtight freezer containers. To use, microwave each portion on high for 20-30 seconds or until heated through. Serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece with 1/4 cup yogurt and 2 teaspoons preserves: 327 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.

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