Filled with apples, cranberries ... binds all the oatmeal and plumps it up for a hearty slice. Cut the oatmeal into slices ...

oatmeal has a rather bland taste on its own but is frequently spiced or sweetened with toppings like sugar, cinnamon, honey, or fruits like apple slices, blueberries, strawberries or bananas.

and then add the oatmeal topping and bake it longer. That way, the apple slices will be perfectly soft and gooey with no hard, uncooked apples. Make this for an after-school treat and serve warm.

Raisins, diced apple, sliced bananas, and chopped nuts are excellent add-ins. Oatmeal is most often eaten for breakfast, but it makes a great addition to meals and snacks throughout the day.