Baked Oatmeal

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Makes 8 servings | Serving size: ½ cup

Ingredients

2 cups dry oatmeal (old fashioned or quick)
¼ cup brown sugar
1 cup frozen blueberries
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1½ cups nonfat milk
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the oatmeal, brown sugar, blueberries, baking powder, and cinnamon (and walnuts if you choose to add them).
3. In a medium bowl, combine the milk, applesauce, egg, and oil. Mix well with a fork or whisk.
4. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir well.
5. Pour into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
6. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes. Serve warm.

Note: Adding ½ cup chopped walnuts adds 34 calories and 4.8 grams of fat to each ½ cup serving.