Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk, any kind
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large apples, peeled and diced into small cubes

Directions

1. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C), then coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
2. In a medium bowl, add the milk, eggs, melted butter or coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and diced apples. Stir until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
3. In another bowl, toss the oats with the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Add the apple-milk mixture to the oat mixture, and stir until the two are evenly blended.
5. Transfer the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it into an even layer.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is cooked through.
7. Serve warm, with extra honey or maple syrup if that sounds good.