Pumpkin Cranberry Apple Baked Oatmeal

Pumpkin Cranberry Apple Baked Oatmeal

• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 1/3 cup wheat germ
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups vanilla soy milk
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup apple, chopped (I left the skins on)
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Preheat the oven to 375°F.  Spray a baking dish (I used my small glass baking dish – about 7×11 inches) with cooking spray and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, wheat germ, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and cranberries.  In a separate bowl, combine the soy milk, pumpkin puree, melted butter, egg, and vanilla, whisking until the mixture is smooth.

Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, and stir to combine all of the ingredients.  Add the apple and combine with the wet oatmeal mixture.  Spread the oatmeal into the baking dish, and sprinkle with walnuts.

Bake for about 20 minutes, until the oatmeal has set and the top is golden. Serve warm, topped with additional soy milk, if desired.