Just like apple pie, the warm flavors from cinnamon and vanilla combine in this baked apple oatmeal.
Lightly coat a 7-by-11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Chop apples into bite-size pieces to equal 2 cups.

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Slice the remaining apple into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons.
Whisk milk, applesauce and maple syrup together in a large bowl until well blended.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish; arrange the sliced apples decoratively over the top.

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Bake until golden on top and the apples are tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
To reheat, place on a microwaveable plate and microwave on High for 1 minute.
To reheat from frozen, bake at 350F until warmed through, 20 to 25 minutes.

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Adding apples, milk and spices just increases the nutrient content of these baked oats.
As a low-glycemic fruit,apples will give you a nice boost of fiberand antioxidants.
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Try apples that work best for baking, such as Golden Delicious, Granny Smith or Jonagold.
Look for old-fashioned rolled oats, which are oats that are steamed and pressed flat.
Rolled oats have a softer texture and cook faster than steel-cut oats.

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- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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