Apple, Cranberry, and California Dates Oatmeal Bake

Author: Caroline Thomason, RD, LDN, CDCES

This California Dates recipe was created for California Dates by Caroline Thomason, Registered Dietician, and is approved by the American Diabetes Association® Diabetes Food Hub.

This Apple, Cranberry, and Date Oat Bake is a hearty recipe perfect for any time of year. Made with old-fashioned oats, apples, and the natural sweetness of California Dates, this bake delivers a nutrient-rich dish that has no added sugar. This can be breakfast, a side dish, snack, or dessert. Plus, this oat bake is packed with fiber to keep you full and energized.

8 servings/170 kcals, 28 g carbs, 4 g fiber

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Apple, Cranberry, and California Dates Oatmeal Bake

Creators: Registered Dietician Courses: Breakfast & Brunch, Holiday, Snacks Dietary Options: D Diabetic friendly

Seasonal: Suitable throughout the year, Winter, Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Old-fashioned oats

• 1 cup Skim milk

• 1 ¹⁄₂ Large apples (cored, and chopped)

• ¹⁄₂ cup Cranberries, frozen

• 6 Medium California Dates (140 grams), pitted and chopped

• ¹⁄₄ cup Pecans

• 1 tbsp All-purpose flour

• 2 Large eggs

• 1 tsp Cinnamon

• ¹⁄₂ tsp Nutmeg

• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

• 1 tsp Baking powder

• ¹⁄₄ tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish.

1. In a large bowl, combine the oats, California Dates, chopped apples, cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until well incorporated.

1. Whisk in the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

1. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

1. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and golden brown on top.

1. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving

1. Cut into 8 equal squares

1. Refrigerate for up to five days for meal prep

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