SPICED APRICOT BAKED OATMEAL

Spiced Apricot Baked Oatmeal image

Eat these spiced oatmeal squares while they're still warm for a cozy morning treat. I freeze mine in single servings so I can grab, go and microwave when I get to work. I'm not too humble to say I have the best breakfast in the office. -Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

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. Freeze option: 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 Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.