Baked Banana Oatmeal With Walnuts And Raisins

Temp: 375 deg F  Baking Time: 35-40 minutes

2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp of unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, lightly toasted, divided
1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup or maple-flavored agave syrup
1 cup milk or almond milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla
2-3 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 cup raisins, cranberries or craisins

Lightly grease a 2 quart baking dish with 1 tsp of butter or oil. In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, half of the nuts, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and brown sugar. Stir with a fork to combine. In a liquid measuring cup, combine the maple or agave syrup, 1 cup milk, egg, butter or oil and vanilla.

Spread the sliced bananas in a single layer over the bottom of the baking dish. Top with half of the raisins or cranberries. Spring the dry oat mixture over the fruit in an even layer.

Pour liquid ingredients over the oats.Sprinkle remaining nuts and berries over top. Bake 35-40 minutes until top is browned and oats have set. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.