Steel Cut Oats

[Over50Newbie]

kacie - Here is my recipe for baked oatmeal. I use Benecol spread because I am watching my cholesterol, but feel free to use butter.

Enjoy!

Lynette

Baked Oatmeal with Strawberries, Blueberries, and Bananas

• Olive Oil spray for greasing the pan
• 2 cups steel cut oats
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds (or chopped walnuts)
• 1/ 4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds, lightly toasted
• 1 teaspoon of ground flax seeds
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• zest from 1 large orange
• 2 cups of fat-free milk (or soy milk)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
• 3 medium bananas, diced
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• benecol spread
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease the inside of a baking dish, 2-quart capacity.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, almonds, brown sugar, pumpkin seeds, ground flax seeds, baking powder, orange zest, spices, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla, and maple syrup. Set aside.
4. In the prepared baking dish, spread the diced bananas in an even layer, then scatter the strawberries and blueberries over top. Pile the oat mixture to cover the fruit, but do not pack too tightly. Carefully pour the wet milk mixture over the oats.
5. Dot casserole wth benecol spread and bake for 40 minutes, until the oatmeal is puffed and set, with a golden brown top.
6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.