Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas
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Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas
Description
Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas layers sliced ripe bananas and half the blueberries with honey and cinnamon in a baking dish, which is first baked briefly to soften the bananas. A mixture of oats, nuts, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt is combined separately, then poured over the bananas. A milk, egg, honey, and vanilla mixture is poured on top before sprinkling the remaining blueberries and nuts. The dish is baked until golden and set, producing a comforting blend of sweet, fruity, and nutty flavors.
The oatmeal develops a lightly crisp top and moist center from baking, offering a balance of soft fruit and chewy oats. It can be cut into squares and served warm as a nutritious breakfast or snack. The natural sugars from the bananas and honey complement the slight tartness of the blueberries, while cinnamon adds warmth.
Potential adjustments include using gluten-free oats if needed, and choosing your preferred milk variety. Serving the oatmeal fresh from the oven ensures the best flavor and texture, and leftovers can typically be reheated carefully.
Ingredients
- 2 medium banana the riper the better) sliced into 1/2" pieces, ripe
- 1 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple)
- 1 cup quick oats or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped, or pecans
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 1 cup milk or any milk you desire, fat free
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly spray a 8 x 8" or 9 x 9" ceramic baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- Arrange the banana slices in a single layer on the bottom of the ceramic dish. Sprinkle half of the blueberries over the bananas, 1/4 tsp of the cinnamon, 1 tbsp of the honey and cover with foil.
- Bake 15 minutes, until the bananas get soft.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the oats, half of nuts, baking powder, remaining cinnamon, and salt; stir together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining honey, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Remove the bananas from the oven, then pour the oat mixture over the bananas and blueberries.
- Pour the milk mixture over the oats, making sure to distribute the mixture as evenly as possible over the oats. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries and walnuts over the the top.
- Bake the oatmeal for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal has set. Serve warm from the oven. Cut in 6 pieces.
Notes
- Check ingredient labels to confirm oats and other items are gluten-free if necessary.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6th | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11% |
| Fat | 5.5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 31.5mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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