We are all so particular about our oatmeal, this recipe was definitely met with apprehension. Since I very often get stuck in my strict diet regimen (I know, I know …but it isn’t ME who eats all those baked goods!),  I tried to open myself up to this recipe and only do the smallest of tweaking.  All in the name of open minded eating. 

This week’s CEimB pick is by Mary of Popsicles and Sandy Feet . A good pick and the perfect opportunity for Ted and I to enjoy oatmeal in a different way.  Did I say enjoy?!

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Makes 4 servings

· 3 ½ cups boiling water

· ¼ tsp salt

· 2 cups Old Fashioned oats

· ½ cup raisins

· 2 TBS toasted chopped walnuts (put in toaster oven on aluminum foil. Watch carefully, when they begin to brown remove)

· ½ tsp vanilla extract

· 1/8 tsp nutmeg

· 1 rounded TBS brown sugar

· 4 TBS Low fat Half & Half (I didn’t have any milk. In Ellie’s recipe 1 cup of milk is called for)

· cinnamon to taste

In a large pot, add the oats and pour on the boiling water. Return the oats and water to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir often.

Add the vanilla, nutmeg, and raisins. Add the brown sugar and mix in.

Distribute oatmeal into bowls and top with 1 TBS half & half or ¼ cup milk. Top with toasted nuts and sprinkle on the cinnamon.

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Taste Test Results:

Ted said “That’s a lot better than how I make it”.

Joanne said “It’s good, I’ll admit but I still enjoy mine a little less creamy with steel cut oats, banana, and raisins.”

It was a breakfast that made us feel good about ourselves that’s for sure. Healthy, nutritious and filling. Perfect!

On the same “oatmeal” note, the following recipe is interesting from the Harried Housewife.  You could easily turn Ellie’s recipe into this baked version.

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 ripe medium, MASHED  banana
  • 1 ripe medium, SLICED banana
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 cup reduced fat milk
  • 1 TBS butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 deg.  Coat an 8 x 8 baking dish with nonstick spray.  In a bowl, mix the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt.   In another bowl, mash 1 banana.  Now add the egg, brown sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla to the mashed banana. Add to the oat mix and combine.  Add the sliced banana, stir into oat mix.   Transfer to prepared dish.  Bake until lightly brown, 30 – 35 min.  Let stand 5 min. before serving.  Drizzle each serving with additional milk, if desired.  Makes 6 servings. 

If anyone has made Baked Oats, let me know how they turned out.

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