Oat Breakfast Squares

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup buttermilk, yogurt, or kefir
• 1 cup raisins, chopped
• 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup applesauce (natural, no sugar added)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• heaping 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 unpeeled apples, grated or chopped into very small pieces

1 – The night before, mix the rolled oats and buttermilk, yogurt or kefir in a glass or plastic bowl. Cover and let sit overnight.

2 – In the morning, add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

3 – Press into a buttered 9×13 glass baking pan.

4 – Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

5 – Serve warm or at room temperature.