Caramel Baked Oatmeal

With gooey bits of sweet, liquid gold, this caramel baked oatmeal will liven up your morning routine with heart-healthy, whole grains!

Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
30
minutes
TOtal:
40
minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 1/2 c. applesauce
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. caramel sauce or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. flour (I used oat flour)
  • 1 c. milk (can use dairy free)
  • 2 c. old-fashioned or rolled oats
  • 1/3 c. caramel bits
  • Optional: 1/2 c. gluten free pretzels, crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the butter, applesauce, brown sugar, caramel sauce/maple syrup, vanilla, eggs, baking powder, salt, and flour. Carefully whisk in the milk. Then, stir in the oats and caramel bits (and pretzel bits.) Next, pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish or 12 lined-muffin cups. Bake for 30 minutes.