Recipe

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• 3 cups skim milk, plus more for serving if desired
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp brown sugar , packed (i also add a few packs of splenda)
• 1 1/2 tbsp butter, unsalted
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 cups old fashioned oats (i use extra thick )
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened chunky applesauce
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

• 1 Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
• 2 Coat a 10-13 in square pan with nonstick spray.
• 3 In a large saucepan, bring the milk, brown sugar, salt, butter to almost a boil, remove from heat and add vanilla and cinnamon.
• 4 Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, mix together the oats, apple sauce, cranberries, and nuts; spread evenly into the prepared pan.
• 5 Pour milk mixture evenly over the oatmeal mixture.
• 6 Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, ore until the liquid has been absorbed and the oatmeal is tender.
• 7 Cut the mixture into 6 servings, scooping each out into a cereal bowl.
• 8 Enjoy!