Baked Brownie Oatmeal

From: Thriving Home Blog

Ingredients:
2 3/4 cups oatmeal (quick or rolled oats)
1/4 cup ground flaxseed (or more oats)
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 - 1/2 cup honey (or brown sugar)
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
Optional: 1/4 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.

Whisk together the dry ingredients (the first six ingredients, through cinnamon) in a large bowl.

In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients (honey, coconut oil, pumpkin, milk, eggs and vanilla).

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones. Mix well.

Optional: Stir in the chocolate chips.

Pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake for about 20 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean).

Serve with warm milk on top.

Freezer Directions:

Put casserole together and freeze before baking. When ready to eat, thaw and bake according to directions.