Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal submitted by Mom Johnson
Description
The inspiration for this recipe comes from the Morning Glory Muffin and the Washington Post. This recipe can be refrigerated up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave....

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8 inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
Mix 1/2 cup pecans, 2 T. coconut, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, brown sugar and pinch of salt in a small bowl and set aside.
Stir together the oats, baking powder, remaining cinnamon and salt in a mixing bowl.
Whisk together the milk, maple syrup, egg, oil, and vanilla.
Pour milk mixture over oat mixture, stirring to combine, then mix in the remaining pecans, 2 T. coconut, apple, carrots and raisins or cranberries.
Pour into prepared baking dish and top with pecan/coconut mixture. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden around the edges and just set at the center. Serve warm. Makes about 8 servings.




Ingredients
v 1 cup chopped pecans
v 1/4 cup shredded coconut
v 1 tsp. cinnamon
v 1 T. brown sugar
v 1/2 tsp. plus 1 pinch salt
v 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking)
v 1 tsp. baking powder
v 2 cups low-fat milk
v 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
v 1 large egg
v 2 T. canola oil
v 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
v 1 medium apple, unpeeled, cored and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
v 1 cup shredded carrots
v 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries