Baked oatmeal

The last couple of weeks have been crazy busy. G has been home while he waits for his first day at his new job, and I've been tied up with work commitments and trying to make sure that I get to the gym a few times a week.

Normally, I make a big batch of granola, and G and I snack on that throughout the week. I might have a bowl in the morning, and grab a handful to take with me to the gym after I get off work. Granola hasn't happened the last couple of weeks.

Instead, I made baked oatmeal this week. I'd never eaten baked oatmeal before, but it's kind of like a less sticky, slightly chewy granola bar. It's worked out perfectly. It's exactly what I've needed this week: portable, filling, and delicious.

For baked oatmeal, you will need:

• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 c. rice milk
• 1/4 c. orange juice
• 1/2 c. walnuts

Mix everything together, press it into an 8x8 baking dish, and bake it at 350 for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden.