Baked Oatmeal Squares

Baked Oatmeal Squares

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/4-1/2 cup organic brown sugar (depending on how sweet you like your oatmeal)
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup nondairy milk
• 1/2 block silken tofu
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Toppings: nondairy milk, sliced bananas, strawberries, peanut or almond butter

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and cranberries.
3. In a blender or food processor, combine the nondairy milk, tofu, applesauce, and vanilla and process until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well.
4. Spread the mixture into an 8x8-inch pan that has been lightly coated with cooking spray and bake for approximately 40 minutes.
5. Cut into squares and serve with desired toppings.