Bananaberry Baked Oatmeal

Submitted by thesinglebite

"I like to think of this as a cross between oatmeal and a muffin. It's packed with nutrients from the fruit, flaxseed, oats, and nuts... and it's vegan! I purposely use less sweetener so that it can be eaten warm and drizzled with maple syrup or agave. so that it also makes a nutritious and satisfying on-the-go breakfast. Since this holds it's shape when cut, it also makes a perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
• 6 tablespoons water
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 -3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or soy milk)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons agave nectar (or maple syrup)
• 1⁄2 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh)
• 1⁄3 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix flax with water and set aside (it will thicken upon standing 5-10min).
3. In a bowl mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl add mashed banana, milk, vanilla, agave and flax mixture. Stir to thoroughly combine and then add to oat mixture. Stir everything together.
5. Pour half the batter into a lightly greased 8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle blueberries and nuts over it and then pour remain batter over, smoothing out as needed.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes so it can set. You can cut this into 6. Or 4 large servings if you prefer.

Reviews

[hi_metabolism]

Great with a hearty cup of coffee in the morning. I didn't have flax seeds but I found some shredded coconut which was a nice flavor addition!