Baked Oatmeal

I've been wanting to try this for a long time, and finally did it this morning. Mmmmm.....this tastes like having warm oatmeal cookies for breakfast. I think this recipe can be added to as well. Raisins, cranberries, nuts (if you can have them), apples. Oh, and fresh peaches when they are in season! I added a generous dash of cinnamon this morning. It would be yummy for dessert, too. Super easy!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups oats (I used regular old Quaker oats)
• 1/2 cup sugar (I used 1/4 c brown and 1/4 c white. It was honestly pretty sweet so I may adjust that next time. Maybe some agave or maple syrup instead?)
• 1/2 cup milk (I used soy, any milk should do)
• 1/4 cup melted margarine or butter (coconut oil would work, possibly applesauce. I may try that next time.)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 8x8 baking pan
3. Combine all ingredients together.
4. Spread on prepared baking pan.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
6. Immediately spoon into a bowl.
7. Top with warm milk, fresh fruit or brown sugar if desired.