Individual 'Baked' Apple Oatmeal

$1.07 total

Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts in the winter because it warms me up instantly. It is also one of those meals that everyone makes their own special way. I like my oatmeal pretty thin and my husband likes his really thick. So, I decided to give baked oatmeal a try. Baked oatmeal comes out with more of a structure than regular oatmeal so that you can even cut it into bars. We both loved it. I, however, didn't love baking oatmeal for 30-45 minutes when it usually took me less than 5 minutes to make it the other way. That's when I came up with this recipe. You can still have the baked oatmeal taste and texture without wasting time in the kitchen! This recipe also happens to be packed with protein to help you get through your morning and keep you full until lunch time.

Nutritional Highlight: Oats. Research has shown that oats support heart health and can even help lower cholesterol when eaten daily. Oats are high in dietary fiber, which make them a valuable component in your diet if you are trying to lose weight. If you have a gluten sensitivity, oats can add more nutritional value to your diet as well. Overall, oats are one of the best breakfast foods you can eat.

'Baked' Apple Oatmeal  (serves 1)

1/2 cup Quick Cooking Oats
1 Egg
1/2 Apple, diced with skin on
1/4 cup Milk
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Honey
1/2 tsp Cinnamon

In a microwave safe bowl, mix together the oats, egg, brown sugar, honey and cinnamon. Add the milk and stir until incorporated. Now mix in the chopped apple. Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes 30 seconds and let rest for 1 minute. Take out of the microwave add anything you would like to your preference. Enjoy!

Nutritional Analysis:

Per serving: 456 calories, 8.5g fat, 96.3g carbohydrates, 16.3g protein and over 15% daily value of vitamin D, calcium, iron, phosphorus and riboflavin