Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups milk (any type you prefer)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- Optional: ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized dish.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, maple syrup (or honey), and melted butter (or coconut oil).
- Combine:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped apple, sliced banana, and chopped walnuts (and raisins or dried cranberries, if using).
- Bake:
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and the top is golden brown.
- Serve:
- Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for a few minutes before serving. You can serve it warm as is or with a splash of milk, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of yogurt.
This baked oatmeal is a hearty and nutritious breakfast option that combines the flavors of apple, banana, and walnuts for a delicious start to your day!
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