Berry Banana Baked Oatmeal (Vegan, Oil-free, GF)

banana berry baked oatmeal in a white dish

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Berry Banana Baked Oatmeal (Vegan, Oil-free, GF)

Oatmeal for a crowd, made simple, nutritious and easy! It's also ideal for households of 1 or 2 because the cooled leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a minute in the microwave.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast

Servings: servings

Author: Camilla

Ingredients

2.25 cups old-fashioned rolled oats certified GF, if needed
2.25 cups boiling water
2 medium firm-ripe bananas , peeled and sliced crosswise
1 cup nondairy milk I used plain almond milk
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cardamom optional
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
1.5 cups assorted berries e.g., blueberries, raspberries, blackberries

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190C). Grease (I used coconut oil) or spry a 2-quart casserole dish.
In a large bowl, stir together the oats and boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, line the bottom of the baking dish with the bananas, overlapping as needed..
Add the milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cardamom (if using( and salt to oats, stirring until blended. Gently stir in half of the berries. Spoon oats into prepared pan and top with remaining berries and walnuts, if using.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on wire rack at least 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

Storage: Store the cooled oatmeal, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Rewarm individual portions in a microwave-safe bowl on HIGH for 45 to 60 seconds until warmed through.

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