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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 10 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 10 minsServings:8

Active Time:15 mins

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

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Nutrition Notes

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2largeFujiorHoneycrisp apples2½cupsold-fashioned rolled oats1½cupswhole milk2largeeggs, lightly beaten⅓cup packedlight brown sugar1tablespoonplus2teaspoonsgratedorange zest3tablespoonsorange juice1tablespoonvanilla extract1teaspoonbaking powder¾teaspoonground cinnamon¼teaspoonground nutmeg¼teaspoonsalt2cupsfrozencranberries

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Ingredients

2largeFujiorHoneycrisp apples

2½cupsold-fashioned rolled oats

1½cupswhole milk

2largeeggs, lightly beaten

⅓cup packedlight brown sugar

1tablespoonplus2teaspoonsgratedorange zest

3tablespoonsorange juice

1tablespoonvanilla extract

1teaspoonbaking powder

¾teaspoonground cinnamon

¼teaspoonground nutmeg

¼teaspoonsalt

2cupsfrozencranberries

Directions

Using the large holes of a box grater, grate 1 apple to yield about ¾ cup packed. Set aside. Cut the remaining apple into ½-inch cubes to yield about 1 cup.

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Combine 2½ cups oats, 1½ cups milk, 2 eggs, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons orange zest, 3 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large bowl; stir until thoroughly combined. Fold in 2 cups cranberries and the grated apple. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the chopped apple.

an image of the oats being mixed in with the cranberries and apples

Bake until golden brown and set, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsYou can store individual slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If you’d like to store them for longer, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just thaw them in the refrigerator before heating in the microwave on High for about 1 minute, or until warm.We highly recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats because they absorb moisture well and result in a firmer consistency. This makes them ideal for recipes like this one, where you’ll slice the baked oats into individual portions. Rolled oats are also a great choice for cookies and muffins.This recipe is delicious served warm or cold. If you prefer them warm, place them in your toaster oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, or microwave them for about 1 minute. To add moisture, you can add a little milk or a plant-based alternative.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can store individual slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If you’d like to store them for longer, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just thaw them in the refrigerator before heating in the microwave on High for about 1 minute, or until warm.

We highly recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats because they absorb moisture well and result in a firmer consistency. This makes them ideal for recipes like this one, where you’ll slice the baked oats into individual portions. Rolled oats are also a great choice for cookies and muffins.

This recipe is delicious served warm or cold. If you prefer them warm, place them in your toaster oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, or microwave them for about 1 minute. To add moisture, you can add a little milk or a plant-based alternative.

EatingWell.com, November 2024

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)230Calories5gFat40gCarbs7gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS

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