Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
2 cups old-fashioned oats
½ c. brown sugar, lightly packed
¼ c. sliced almonds, plus more for topping
1 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder
½ tsp. sea salt
1 ½ c. milk
¼ c. unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg
½ tsp. almond extract
1 c. frozen tart cherries

1.
Preheat oven to 190C.
2.
In a saucepan, melt butter until a thumb tip sized chunk remains.
3.
Remove from heat and swirl to melt remaining butter. This will method will help to cool the mixture faster. Set aside.
4.
Meanwhile, combine oats, brown sugar, almonds, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
5.
Into the cooled butter, whisk together milk, applesauce, egg, and extract. Add milk mixture to oat mixture and stir well.
6.
Place frozen cherries evenly around the dish. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish (or similar size) and bake for 20-22 min.
7.
In the last 5 minutes of baking, top with sliced almonds to toast. Serve warm.
8.
Garnish with plain yogurt, unsweetened coconut, cacao nibs, and hemp seeds (natures sprinkles).

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