One of our very favorite desserts.

It's easy, healthy, *and* delicious!

Oat Pudding with apples and strawberries

1 cup steel cut or course flakes oats
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice or yogurt
2 medium apples, cubed
1 cup apple sauce
1 cup cut up strawberries
1 stalk rhubarb, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup maple syrup or 1/4 cup honey
1-2 well beaten eggs

Pour the oats and milk into a casserole dish, stir well and add the lemon juice. (This also works with oat milk or water if you're allergic to milk, but the lemon juice or yogurt is important for the texture.) Let sit at room temperature for at least 8 hours.

When the oats have soaked, stir in the fruit and syrup and eggs.

Bake covered for 50-60 minutes.

Serve with ice cream, yogurt, or milk poured over the top.

Variants:

Any fruits can be substituted -- try peaches and currants, or pears and chopped dates

The eggs are optional, but they make a nice creamy texture