Baked Oatmeal with Apples, Pecans, and Cranberries

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats ((280g))
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar ((50g))
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups milk (of your choice (480ml))
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 cup pecans (chopped (60g))
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries ((60g))

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl combine eggs, milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and maple syrup.

3. 3

   In another bowl, combine oats, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add to the milk mixture together with the diced apples, pecans, and cranberries. Stir until combined.

4. 4

   Transfer to the greased baking dish and bake for about 45-50 minutes, until set and golden brown on top.

5. 5

   Serve warm or at room temperature.