Baked Oatmeal II 

For all of you out there that don’t like oatmeal, I would say give this a try.  It tastes different than making regular oatmeal.  I love oatmeal and it is so good for you.  Try a little before you go to bed and it makes you sleep like a baby.

This makes a large amount so I cut it in 12 portions, wrap each portion in plastic wrap and then freeze in a Ziploc bag.  Take out of the freezer, unwrap, and put in a bowl.  Pop in the microwave for a couple of minutes.  Add additional milk and enjoy!

• 6 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup canola oil
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.  (I used my mixer.)  Pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.  Baked uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until set.

Yields:  12 servings

“Everything belongs to God.”

Applesauce Pancakes

My husband and I love breakfast for supper.  These pancakes are so good, we couldn’t stop eating them.  Instead of putting butter and syrup on them, we put lots of butter and cinnamon and sugar.  Just the right amount of sweetness!  I think these would be good also with bananas sliced on top with whipped cream.  Serve with some bacon or sausage and a big glass of cold milk.

• 2 cups dry pancake mix (See my recipe for homemade pancake mix.)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup applesauce (I used a jar of homemade applesauce that I had in the freezer.)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup milk

In a large bowl, stir together pancake mix and cinnamon.  Make a well in the center of the pancake mix.  Add the eggs, applesauce, lemon juice and milk; whisk until smooth.

Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-low heat.  Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.  Brown on both sides and serve hot.

“God’s arms of welcome are always open.”

Homemade Pancake Mix

This makes about 6 cups of mix, enough for 3 batches of 8 pancakes each.

• 2 cups (5 oz.) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (5 oz.) cake flour
• 1 cup non-fat milk powder
• 3/4 cup malted milk powder
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Process all ingredients in food processor until no lumps remain and mixture is texture of wet sand, about 2 minutes.  Freeze in airtight container for up to 2 months.

To make 8 pancakes:  Whisk 2 cups mix, 2 lightly beaten large eggs, and 1/2 cup buttermilk in large bowl until smooth.  Pour 1/4-cup portions of pancake batter onto lightly oiled large nonstick skillet or griddle and cook over medium-low heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.  Repeat with remaining batter as desired.  Serve.

(If you don’t have buttermilk, make clabbered milk by whisking 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice into 1/2 cup whole or low-fat milk and letting the mixture thicken for 10 minutes.)

“As you travel life’s weary road, let Jesus lift your heavy load.”

Breakfast Brulees

Flaky biscuits surround a creamy custard-like filling in these breadfast treats.

• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 (6-oz.) containers Yoplait Original 99% Fat Free French Vanilla Yogurt
• 1 (16.3-oz.) can Grands! Flaky Layers Refrigerated Original Biscuits
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Spray 8 (6-oz.) ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray; place on cookie sheet with sides.  In medium bowl, beat eggs, cream, nutmeg and yogurt with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

Separate dough into 8 biscuits; separate each evenly into 2 layers, making 16 dough rounds.  Place sugar in shallow dish.  Brush both sides of each dough round with melted butter; coat both sides with sugar.  Place 1 dough round in bottom of each sprayed ramekin.

Spoon 1/4 cup yogurt mixture over dough round in each ramekin.  Top with remaining dough rounds.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 26 minutes or until tops are deep golden brown.  Cool 15 minutes before serving.

“As we have opportunity, let us do good to all.”