Ingredients
1 cup oil
1 cup sugar
4 eggs, beaten (or 3/4 cup water + 4 Tbsp ground flax — mix and let sit 5 minutes before adding to mix)
6 cups oatmeal
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
2 cups milk
1 Tbsp vanilla
2 cans / 2-3 cups fruit, drained* (see variations below)
Instructions
Combine dry ingredients in bowl of stand mixer with paddle attachment.
Combine wet ingredients in a large liquid measuring cup or other container with pour spout.
While mixing on low, slowly add wet ingredients to dry until thoroughly mixed.
Add fruit and mix gently.
Pour into greased pan and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes
Variations
PUMPKIN SPICE
1 can pumpkin puree
1-2 tbsp pumpkin spice
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup cranberries, chocolate chips, etc
BANANA NUT
3 Bananas, mashed
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 tsp banana flavoring (optional)
CHERRY CHOCOLATE or CHERRY ALMOND
1 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1 cup dark or white chocolate chips
OR 1 cup sliced almonds
1 tsp almond extract (optional)
APPLE CINNAMON
3 apples, coarsely diced
1 Tbsp cinnamon