This baked oatmeal with the nutritional bonus of red lentils provides a breakfast powerhouse of fiber, protein, iron and folate. It's a great way to start the day in any kind of weather. You can divide the baked oatmeal into serving sized portions and freeze for quick breakfasts or power snacks.
Servings: 6servings
Author: Mary Gillespie
Ingredients
3cupsoatmeal
1/4cupbrown sugar
1-1/2teaspoonsbaking powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
2/3cupraisins
1-1/2cupsmilk
3/4cupapplesauce
1cupcooked red lentils
2tablespoonsvegetable oil
2eggs
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In medium mixing bowl, stir together oats, sugar, baking powder, salt and raisins.
In separate bowl, beat remaining ingredients until thoroughly miixed.
Stir milk mixture into oatmeal mixture until combined.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned and baked oatmeal is firm.