Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

[Guest guest]

I'm sure most of you are like me, and don't have the time and luxury

of being able to sit down and eat a full breakfast every morning.

I'm lucky if I'm able to eat a solid meal in between working and

going to school full-time.

 

But everyone knows how breakfast is the most important meal of the

day, and I'm always on the lookout for something healthy that can be

grabbed and eaten on the run.

 

Living in the middle of Amish country, baked oatmeal is like

pancakes. Any restaurant worth its salt will have it on the menu.

Normally, I can't stand it - sickeningly sweet, loaded with sugar

and oil, and way too soft for my liking. So when E came up with a

healthier version, cutting out a lot of the fat and sugar, I knew

she was on to something. I took her recipe, switched a few things,

and came up with this. Think of it like a really soft granola bar,

loaded with flavor and plenty of whole grains, enough to keep you

feeling full until lunch.

 

You can see the finished bars at http://28cooks.blogspot.com

 

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal Bars

1 1/2 c rolled oats

1 1/2 c Bob's Red Mill 7-Grain Mix (or substitute oats)

1/4 c flax seeds

1 tbsp baking powder

pinch of salt

3/4 tsp cinnamon

3/4 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp allspice

3/4 c soymilk

1 tbsp butter, melted

1/2 c dark molasses

1/2 c applesauce

2 eggs (or egg substitute)

1 c crushed pineapple, drained (or fruit of your choosing)

Splash of vanilla

 

Preheat oven to 350. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. In

a smaller bowl, combine all wet ingredients, stirring well. Add to

dry ingredients, combining thoroughly.Place into a greased casserole

dish, and bake for 45 minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes

before slicing and serving. These are excellent both warm and cold.

 

Enjoy!

Christiane

[Guest guest]

Man that sounds yummy!