Ingredients:
· 2 cups rolled oats
· 1 cup walnuts, toasted & chopped
· 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
· 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
· 1/4 teaspoon salt
· 1 medium apple, finely diced
· 1/2 cup applesauce
· 1/2 cup milk OR almond milk, at room temperature
· 2 eggs, at room temperature
· ¼ cup maple syrup
· 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
· 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract, optional
· ¼ cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
Instructions:
1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Lightly grease (or spray with nonstick cooking spray) an 8- by 8-inch glass baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, walnuts, cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt. Mix in diced apples, applesauce, milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in coconut oil until all ingredients are well combined.
3. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until set and light golden brown on top. Allow to cool in the baking dish for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with optional garnishes, such as warm milk drizzled over the top and additional chopped walnuts.