To Die For Baked Apple Oatmeal (Lighter Version)
I decided the original was just a tad too fattening and full of sugar, so I decided to try to lighten it up a bit. It was a success. I have made it twice now. It is great to mix up the night before and then place in the oven in the morning.
Ingredients
- Topping:
- 1/3 cup oil (smart balance or vegetable oil)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 3 cups oatmeal
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 apple, diced
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp butter
Details
Servings 6
Adapted from couponpassport.blogspot.com
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350*.
Grease small casserole dish or 9 * 9 dish with baking spray.
In a large bowl, combine oil, white sugar and brown sugar with whisk. Mix in egg. Add baking powder, cinnamon, milk, water, and salt; Stir to combine. Mix in oatmeal and apples; Combine all ingredients. Pour into baking dish.
Sprinkle 2 tbsp brown sugar evenly on top. Dot with 2 tbsp butter.
Bake 30–35 minutes. Serve with a drizzle of milk over the top.
Tip: Substitute 1/4 cup apple sauce and 3 Tbsp oil in place of 1/3 cup oil for an even healthier version.
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