Apple Walnut Oatmeal Bake

By á-24666

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (do not substitute quick oats)
• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 cups low-fat milk (anything from skim to 2%)
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 Gala apples, peeled, cored and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups raisins, divided

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch baking dish; set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, half of the walnuts, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; set aside.

3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, egg, half of the melted butter and vanilla extract.

4. Arrange the sliced apples in a single layer on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of the raisins over top of the apples. Cover the apples and raisins with the oat mixture, using a fork or spoon to spread it into an even layer. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture all over the top of the oats. Rap the baking dish on the counter a couple of time to disperse the milk among the oats. Sprinkle the top with the remaining walnuts and raisins.

5. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal mixture is set. Remove from the oven and let sit for at least 5 minutes. Drizzle the remaining melted butter over top and serve.