Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Another baby/toddler approved recipe--that's also endorsed by the hubby. This oatmeal is awesome because it is super versatile, you can totally play around with it a bunch, and it's healthy AND tasty! And-bonus for a busy parent or any busy adult-suuuper quick and easy to make. You just mix everything together, spread into a pan, and bake!

I love baked oatmeal-I think it's so comforting and tasty and I like that it's not as messy as unbaked oatmeal, lol. James loved this too-it's nice and filling and flavorful. I haven't made it in awhile now and the only reason for that is a current "bopple" (AKA apple) obsession that little man is going through. No apples survive his appetites long enough to end up in anything else. He so much as glimpses an apple and he immediately starts clamoring for "BOPPLE BOPPLE BOPPLE!"

But I swear as soon as I figure out how to successfully hide an apple from his little eagle toddler eyes I will be making this again!

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Adapted from Five Heart Home

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. salt (can omit if concerned about sodium for babies)
• 1 cup diced apples (about 1 medium apple)-with or without the skin
• 1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened or sweetened are both fine)
• 1/2 cup milk OR nondairy milk of choice, room temperature
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• Optional-1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled (can substitute for any preferred oil)

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 350F degrees and grease an 8"x8" glass baking dish.
• In a large bowl combine oats, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. 
• Stir in diced apples, applesauce, milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.
• Mix in coconut oil until combined.
• Spread into prepared baking dish and bake 30 minutes, until set and golden on top. Cool for t least 5 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Serve warm or cold and garnish if desired!

I kind of forgot how easy this recipe was. I should make it again but change some stuff up! Sound off if you have requests or suggestions!