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CHERRY BAKED OATMEAL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF.
• If desired, roughly chop the dried cherries. In a large bowl, mix the cherries, pecans, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and kosher salt.
• Grease an 8- or 9-inch square pan and pour in the oat and cherry mixture.
• In a small bowl, whisk the egg (if using). Mix in the milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture over the oats, and mix to combine if necessary.
• Over the top of the oats, drizzle the melted butter or coconut oil. (If desired, add a few more cherries to the top for presentation.)
• Bake 35 to 45 minutes until the top is nicely golden and the oat mixture has set. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
• To serve, cut into pieces. If desired, top with a drizzle of milk and extra maple syrup. Store leftovers refrigerated.

CHERRY-ALMOND BAKED OATMEAL

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 9x7 casserole dish (can use 9x9 dish or the ramekins) with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• In large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients. Stir well & pour evenly into prepared dish or ramekins. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine milk, brown sugar & butter to a boil. Watch closely, as it will foam up & boil over very quickly.
• When the mixture boils, remove from heat & stir in the almond extract.
• Pour boiling mixture over dry ingredients in casserole dish or ramekins. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
• Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until the milk is absorbed & oats are tender. Timing will vary by a few minutes depending on the size of your dish or ramekins.
• Can be served with milk, butter or syrup, but my family prefers to eat it plain.