Strawberry Banana Cream Baked Oatmeal Squares
Ever since I got married, I have been making breakfasts most mornings, which I never used to do. So far I've made French toast, omelets, waffles, red velvet waffles, pancakes, chunky monkey pancakes, rice pudding, oatmeal, granola, crepes and baked oatmeal. Lile, who eats oatmeal every morning, was floored by the oatmeal recipe, so I think it's a keeper!
Ingredients
- 2 C old fashioned oats
- 1/3 C loosely packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1 C milk
- 1/4 C half and half
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- 3/4 C chopped strawberries (about 4 large berries)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray--10x7, 8x8, 9x9, round cake pan or another size close to that will work.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon, mixing until combined. Measure out the cup of milk, then whisk in egg and vanilla extract. Add half and half to the milk mixture, then stir it into the dry oats. Mix in mashed banana and melted butter, then chopped strawberries, then scoop the batter into the baking dish.
3. Bake for 30-33 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the top is set. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Top with strawberries, bananas and milk or half and half infused with vanilla extract.
Note: If served immediately, squares may not hold together perfectly. If they are left to cool, they should hold together find and be able to be eaten with your hands.
We usually just pour milk over the warm oatmeal. Mmm.
