How to Make Baked Oatmeal | Allrecipes.com

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while honey is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while powdered milk can be more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Scoop 3 cups of rolled oats into a large bowl.

Add 1 cup of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the oats and stir to mix well.

Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave.

Add the melted butter to the oatmeal mixture along with 1 cup of milk, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

Stir until the mixture is blended well.

Stir in 3/4 cup of dried cranberries.

Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish.

Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is nicely golden and the oatmeal mixture has set.

Remove the oatmeal from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Top with milk.

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