German Baked Oatmeal by Geisel Nye

Serves 12

Ingredients:

4 large eggs

2 Cups milk

1 Cup applesauce

1 ½ Cup brown sugar, packed

4 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

6 Cups old fashioned rolled oats (not instant)

3 tsp cinnamon

1 Cup pecans, toasted and chopped

1 Cup sweetened flaked coconut

½ Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl; combine eggs, milk, applesauce, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.

2. Add the oatmeal, cinnamon, pecans and coconut to the egg mixture. Stir to thoroughly combine all ingredients.

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non stick baking spray. Pour oatmeal mixture into prepared pan and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips if so desired.

Note:

This recipe can be assembled the night before and refrigerated overnight. Increase cooking time to 45 minutes. You may substitute peeled chopped apples for the coconut and raisins and craisins may be added in place of chocolate chips.