Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

Accompaniments

• warm milk
• yogurt
• fresh fruit

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in the center of oven.

2. 2

   Lightly oil 8" square glass baking dish.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, stir together oats, raisins, granulated sugar, baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and salt.

4. 4

   In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, yogurt, milk, oil eggs, and vanilla, until smooth.

5. 5

   Stir into oat mixture, then pour into baking dish.

6. 6

   Stir together brown sugar with remaining 1/4 tsp cinnamon and sprinkle over oatmeal, then bake until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes.

7. 7

   Cool to warm in pan on a rack 20-30 minutes, then cut into squares.

8. 8

   **Note: Baked Oatmeal can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Blot away any moister from surface, then reheat in a preheated 325 degree oven, covered with foil, until heated through, about 15 minutes.