Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

Yet another fabulous recipe from Pinterest!  If you are not pinning, I recommend you start!  This was the first time I have made baked oatmeal, so I think it turned out pretty good.  It would have been even better with brown sugar baked on the top so next time I will do that!  With regards to the walnuts, you can buy a bag of already chopped walnuts, but I suggest chopping those to make them finer.  You can use fresh or frozen blueberries.  You can also use raspberries instead.  And thanks again to my Uncle Ron for the great blueberries!!  For this recipe you will need the following:
     1 cup of old fashioned rolled oats
     1/4 cup of chopped walnuts, divided
     1/2 tsp of baking powder
     3/4 tsp of cinnamon
     Pinch of salt
     1/4 cup of maple syrup (I used low fat)
     1 cup of milk (I used skim)
     1 large egg, lightly beaten
     2 tbsp of butter, melted and slightly cooled
     1 tsp of vanilla extract
     2-3 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
     1 cup of blueberries, divided





Preheat the oven to 375.  Lightly grease a 2 quart baking dish.  In a medium bowl mix oats, half of the walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.  Stir to combine.



In a liquid measuring cup combine milk, syrup, egg, butter, and vanilla.

Spread the sliced bananas in a single layer over the bottom of the baking dish.

Top with half the berries.  Sprinkle the dry oats mixture over the fruit in an even layer.

Pour the liquid ingredients over the oats. 

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