Warm Apple Oatmeal (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 teaspoons vanilla (pure extract works best)
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1½ cups milk, room temp
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¼ cup maple syrup (pure works best)
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3 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
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¼ teaspoon finely ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
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2¼ cups oats, old-fashioned
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ cup applesauce (unsweetened) or 2 large eggs
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1 cup diced apples; split into ¾ cup and ¼ cup
→ Sweet Cinnamon Sprinkle
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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2 tablespoons white sugar
# Instructions:
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Turn the oven on to 350°F. Take your 8x8 pan, and either line it with parchment or spray it with some nonstick spray so the mixture doesn't cling.
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In a mixing bowl, combine old-fashioned oats, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until they're evenly dispersed.
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Add the milk, melted butter or oil, vanilla, maple syrup, and unsweetened applesauce (or eggs). Stir thoroughly until smooth, then fold in ¾ of the apple chunks. Save the rest for decorating the top.
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Transfer everything to the pan you prepped. Scatter the leftover apple chunks on the surface. Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a tiny bowl, then sprinkle this evenly over the batter.
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Put the pan into the oven. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the center is firm and the top turns a nice golden shade. Let it rest for a little before digging in.
# Notes:
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Want more toppings? Try maple syrup drizzle, a scoop of almond butter, or a spread of apple butter.
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It lasts well! Cool it completely first, then cut into squares and store in the fridge (airtight) for up to six days.
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Reheat a piece in the oven or microwave for a warm bite.
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Freeze slices by sealing them in a plastic freezer bag. Use them within 2 months, and thaw either in the fridge overnight or leave out for a few hours.