Mornings can be rough! Especially Monday mornings. Why are they so difficult??? They come around every week. It's not like it's a surprise or anything. But, there's just something about the beginning of a new week. Maybe it's just the knowledge of all the things we need to get done before the weekend rolls around again. Daunting. Sigh.

Wouldn't it be great if we could start each Monday wide-awake and just raring to go?!? I hear that may be the case for a select few. What's their secret??? Well, this baked oatmeal is no miracle-worker, but it may make your mornings a bit brighter! Plus, it's packed with whole grains and baked with love.

And just a bit of Sunday baking means these beauties can be ready and waiting for you!

We see you, Monday. We got this.

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Ingredients in Snickerdoodle Baked Oatmeal

          ♦ Coconut Oil

          ♦ Applesauce

          ♦ Brown Sugar

         ♦ Maple Syrup

         ♦ Vanilla

         ♦ Eggs

         ♦ Orange Juice

         ♦ Baking Powder

         ♦ Milk

         ♦ Old-Fashioned or Rolled Oats

         ♦ Sugar

         ♦ Cinnamon

         ♦ Optional: Protein Powder

What is a Snickerdoodle?

Snickerdoodles are cookies, with dough very similar to a sugar cookie. Cream of tartar is added, which provides a bit of a tangy flavor. They are also rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture before baking. 

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Why is it called a Snickerdoodle?

These cinnamon-sugar cookies can also be referred to as snipdoodles. While popular in New England, they are believed to have originated from Germany. The name may come from the word schneckennudeln, which loosely translates to “crinkly noodles” in German. The world may never know…but it’s fun to say!

What should I serve with Snickerdoodle Baked Oatmeal?

     ♦ Fresh berries (really any fresh fruit)

     ♦ Yogurt

     ♦ Eggs

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