Berry and Banana Oatmeal Casserole

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Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS:

2 Cups All Natural Oats
⅓ Cup Brown Sugar (plus additional 1 tbsp)
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Cinnamon
½ tsp Salt
½ Cup Chocolate Chips
1 Cup Strawberries
⅔ Cup Blueberries
1 Ripe Banana
2 Cups Almond Milk
1 Large Egg
2 Tbsp Butter (melted and cooled)
1 tsp Vanilla

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish generously with cooking spray.

  3. In a large bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, half the chocolate chips, & half the berries. Stir well and pour into casserole dish. Add the other half of the berries & chocolate chips to the top of the mixture. Then, slice the banana & add to top.

  4. In a separate bowl, combine milk, egg, butter, & vanilla. Whisk thoroughly. Pour on top of oatmeal mixture, making sure the all oats are soaked evenly.

  5. Bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove casserole & add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the top of the casserole for added sweetness. Bake for an additional 5 or 10 minutes or until the top of the casserole is golden brown.