Spiced Apricot Baked Oatmeal-Elza

[wilderness]

Spiced Apricot Baked Oatmeal-Elza

Prep Time: 15 min 

Cook Time: 25 min 

Servings: 12 servings 

Source: Tasteofhome.com

Ingredients

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

3 cups old-fashioned oats

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

3 large eggs, room temperature

1-1/2 cups fat-free milk

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 cup butter, melted

toppings:

3 cups vanilla yogurt

1/2 cup apricot preserves, warmed
Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix first 5 ingredients; stir in oats, apricots and pecans. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, applesauce and vanilla; gradually whisk in melted butter. Stir into oat mixture.

Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cut into 12 portions; serve with toppings.

Can you freeze Spiced Apricot Baked Oatmeal?

Freeze cooled portions of oatmeal in airtight freezer containers. To use, microwave each portion on high for 20-30 seconds or until heated through. Serve with toppings.
Nutrition

1 piece with 1/4 cup yogurt and 2 teaspoons preserves: 327 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.