Baked Oatmeal

 

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I have a confession.

I feel like I can disclose this kind of personal information now....you know, because we're friends. It really wouldn't be fair for me to have this blog, if I weren't completely and totally honest.

So, here goes.

I *heart* Costco.

I said it.  I'm loud and I'm proud.  I love having excess to the max within driving distance.

I love the samples (oooohhh....the samples).

I love the friendliness of the staff.

I love longingly looking at their televisions for sale.

I love their rotisserie chickens.

I love their $1.50 hot dog deals, and their pizza is ah-maz-ing.

I love their cookbook deals.

I love seeing all the things I don't need, but for some reason, MUST have.

I tell you all this for one reason, and one reason only.  Since I love Costco so much, I bought a huge bag of Craisins. No one if my family will eat them.  Not a one of them. But I have a 3-pound bag of Craisins with no takers.

But this recipe is made for my dilemma.  It's so good because as soon as I finish this ginormous bag of Craisins, I know I will be able to buy something ridiculous like a 2-pound tub of hummus.

Make this oatmeal soon.  You will not be disappointed, I promise.  If you are not so lucky (ah-hem) to have the elephant sack of Craisins, you could definitely use raisins in it's place. 

And if you are curious....this recipe came from a cookbook I bought at Costco.

Baked Oatmeal
Adapted from Savoring the Season with Our Best Bites

Ingredients:
3 cups rolled oats (not quick cooking)
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 t. cinnamon
2 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 t. vanilla extract
2 eggs
chocolate chips and coconut (optional, for topping)


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and cranberries.  Mix together milk, butter, vanilla, and eggs in a smaller bowl.

Add the egg mixture to the oat mixture; whisk to combine.

Pour into a 9x9 inch baking dish, lightly coated with cooking spray.

Bake 35-40 minutes or until top is golden.

Serve with chocolate chips and coconut sprinkled on top.

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