Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

*This recipe contains an extra carb that can be earned with a bonus serving.*

Makes: 6 servings
Each serving contains: 1 protein, 1.5 carbohydrate, 1 fat, 0 vegetables

Ingredients:

• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup banana, mashed
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8" square baking dish or pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Add the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl and stir to combine. In another large bowl, whisk together the milk, banana, egg and vanilla. Slowly pour in the melted butter, whisking constantly.
3. Add the oat mixture into the wet ingredients and stir to combine. Transfer to the greased baking dish and bake for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, put the chopped walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the toasted walnuts on top of the oatmeal and cool slightly before serving.

Photo Credit: Rosa Vairo Thivener