Gluten-Free Baked Oatmeal

Sometimes I treat myself to a few chocolate chips sprinkled on this fruity, delicious oatmeal. It’s also good served with vanilla soy milk.

—JENNIFER BANYAY NORTHRIDGEVILLE, OH

PREP: 15 MIN. BAKE: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cups boiling water

2 cups gluten-free old-fashioned oats

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cups fat-free milk

1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1. Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, pie spice and salt. Stir in the milk, apple and butter. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain raisins; stir into oat mixture.

3. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with the walnuts. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

NOTE Read all ingredient labels for possible gluten content prior to use. Ingredient formulas can change, and production facilities vary among brands. If you’re concerned that your brand may contain gluten, contact the company.

PER SERVING 2/3 cup equals 275 cal., 9 g fat (3 g sat. fat), 11 mg chol., 154 mg sodium, 45 g carb., 4 g fiber, 7 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.