Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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Serves 9

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or nondairy)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup nut or seed butter of your choice (almond, sunflower, peanut butter, etc.)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 egg (or substitute with a flax egg: mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped apples

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil an 8-by-8-inch baking dish, or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth: milk, applesauce, nut or seed butter, maple syrup, egg and vanilla.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until well combined.
5. Mix in chopped apples.
6. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish, making sure the apples and oats are evenly spread out.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden.
8. Let cool and serve.

1 apple cinnamon baked oatmeal serving:

Calories: 190
Protein: 6 grams
Total carbohydrates: 26 grams
Dietary fiber: 3 grams
Total fat: 7 grams

Nutrition facts are an estimate and vary based on serving size.

Getting kids involved in meal prep is a great way to teach them real-life skills and build their confidence and independence. Based on your child’s age and skill level, here are some ways they can help prepare apple cinnamon baked oatmeal:

• Practice their math skills by measuring the ingredients. Or you can measure the ingredients, and your child can dump or pour them into the bowl.
• Chop the apple. Younger kids can use a child-safe knife.
• Crack the egg.
• Mix all the ingredients together.

Here are some other great way kids as young as 2 can help in the kitchen:

• Ages 2 and 3: Rip lettuce, pour ingredients in a bowl, help bring empty cups and plates to and from the table
• Ages 4 and 5: All the above + help measure ingredients, wash produce, set and clear the table
• Ages 6 to 8: All the above + use a child-safe knife (with supervision) to cut produce, crack eggs, wipe the counters, sweep the floor, load the dishwasher
• Ages 9 to 12: All the above + plan a simple meal, learn knife skills, wash dishes, take out the trash
• Ages 13 and older: All the above + plan and prepare their own meal

You know your child best. Assign mealtime responsibilities based on their skills and abilities, as well as your comfort.

This recipe has been tested at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Kauffman Family Teaching Kitchen, located in the Center for Advanced Pediatrics. The Kauffman Family Teaching Kitchen offers interactive, hands-on cooking and nutrition classes for patients, their families and children in the community.

To learn more, email teachingkitchen@choa.org.