Cherry Almond Baked Oatmeal

Cherries are a favorite of mine and anytime I can use them in a recipe I will. I love the tart flavor cherries have and they give baked oatmeal the best flavor. Add some almonds for a little crunch and you have a warm and filling breakfast.

In this oatmeal I used slivered almonds because I somehow happened to have two bags of them and I did not want to buy another bag of almonds when I had some that I should probably use up. 

Cherry Almond Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup frozen tart cherries
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375º F.
2. In a large bowl stir together the oats, brown sugar and baking powder.
3. In a medium bowl whisk together the cooled butter, milk, applesauce, egg and almond extract.
4. Stir the milk mixture into the oat mixture until well mixed.
5. Pour the mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish and evenly place the cherries around the dish pressing down lightly.
6. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the oatmeal is lightly browned and slightly crisp around the edges. Top with the almonds for the last 5 minutes of baking time.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 418
Total Fat		14.6g
Saturated Fat		5.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat		2.1g
Monounsaturated Fat		4.9g
Trans Fat		0g
Cholesterol		65mg
Sodium		263.1mg
Potassium		235.1mg
Total Carbohydrates		64.5g
Dietary Fiber		6g
Sugars		36g
Protein		11g
Vitamin A 18.6% Vitamin C 13.2%
Calcium 12.6% Iron 14.5%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from The Faux Martha.