Baked Oatmeal Breakfast

This was attempt two at making my kids a different breakfast however this one was a success.  My kids loved his breakfast and even told me that I could make it again for them.  This taste like a big oatmeal cookie.  In fact when I made it for my kids I told them it was a giant oatmeal cookie.  Make it you will like it.

Baked Oatmeal Breakfast

1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats (the quick cooking variety will break down and get soggy)

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk (any fat content will do)

1/4 cup melted butter

1 large egg

splash of vanilla extract

handful of dried cranberries (optional)

fresh raspberries, milk and pistachios for topping.

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the oats, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.  In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, butter, egg and vanilla extract.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir to incorporate.  Fold in the dried cranberries.

Pour mixture into a lightly greased 9-inch pie pan.  Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly firm to the touch and no wiggle remains.

Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes then spoon into serving bowls.  Top with milk, fresh fruit and nuts and serve.