Baked Apple Oatmeal

• 1 cup oats
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 3 T. maple syrup
• 1/2 cup applesauce -- I make my own
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all ingredients. Pour into a small baking pan, loaf pan, or 1-cup ramekins. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or more until it’s firm. Finally, set your oven to “high broil” for 3 more minutes to form a crust on your breakfast, if desired. Serve hot with additional milk and brown sugar, if desired.

• Yields: 2 servings
• Preparation Time: 25 minutes