Tips
You can substitute berries for the apple if you prefer.
Makes 8 servings
Cooking time: Bake for 45 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats 500 mL
1/2 Tbsp baking powder 7 mL
1 tsp cinnamon 5 mL
1/4 tsp salt 1 mL
1 apple, diced
1 banana, sliced
1 egg
1 cup skim milk 250 mL
3 Tbsp canola oil 45 mL
1/3 cup maple syrup or brown sugar 75 mL
3/4 tsp vanilla extract 4 mL
canola oil cooking spray
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In large bowl, mix together oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir in apples and banana; set aside.
3. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, canola oil, maple syrup or brown sugar and vanilla extract. Pour over dry mixture and gently stir to combine.
4. Spray 8- x 8-inch (20- x 20-cm) baking dish with canola oil spray. Pour mixture into baking dish and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Serving size: 1/2 cup (125 mL)
Recipe courtesy of canolainfo.org, featured in the Canadian Diabetes Association’s 2014 Healthy Living Calendar. To download the latest recipes, visit diabetes.ca/calendar.
http://www.diabetes.ca/diabetes-and-you/recipes/baked-apple-and-banana-oatmeal