I created this recipe when I lived in Michigan because I was looking for a way to use the delicious cherries when in season. One of the richest sources of melatonin (an important hormone that regulates sleep/wake cycles) is the Montmorency cherry, found mostly in Michigan and Wisconsin. Pretty cool!
Ingredients
• 1 ½ cups old-fashioned Oats
• 2 cups Almond or Coconut Milk
• ¼ cup Almonds or Walnuts, chopped
• ¼ cup Dried unsweetened Cherries (can use Raisins or Cranberries)
• ¼ cup chunky Cinnamon Applesauce (can use ½ a Banana instead)
• 2 Tsp. Coconut Sugar
• ¼ Tsp. Almond Extract
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease glass baking dish.
2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and pour evenly into dish.
3. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes and cut into squares.
Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutritional Content per serving:
Calories: 208 Protein: 5g Carbs: 35g Fats: 6g Sugar: 11g Fiber: 5g
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~by Kimberly Olson
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