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. —Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Spiced Apricot Baked Oatmeal
Can you freeze Spiced Apricot Baked Oatmeal?
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.
Spiced Apricot Baked Oatmeal
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
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
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
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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