Baked Oatmeal with Cranberries and Almonds

You can prep this oatmeal the evening before and pop it into the oven when you wake up. Then by the time you have coffee ready, your breakfast will be ready too! We served this for family during the holidays.

You will need:

• 4 c old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 c almonds, toasted and chopped (divided)
• 1 c dried cranberries
• 2 t ground cinnamon
• 1/2 t nutmeg
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 c unsalted butter, melted
• 3 1/2 c milk
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2/3 c pure maple syrup
• 4 t vanilla extract
• 1/4 c brown sugar

Then you will…

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats with 1.5 cups of the almonds, cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Stir in the butter, milk, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla.
4. Mix well and spread into the prepared dish. Top with the brown sugar and remaining half cup of almonds.
5. If preparing the night before, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
6. Bake until golden brown with a firm center, 35 to 45 minutes.
7. Serve warm with extra milk or syrup.