Baked Oatmeal Casserole

Time = 10 min prep + 40 min cook
Servings = about 7-8
From: Cheryl Fitzsimmons

Ingredients

• 2 cups all natural oats
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup strawberries
• 2/3 cup blueberries
• 1 medium or large ripe banana
• 2 cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 Tbsp butter (cooled)
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Spray a 10x10 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.

4. Add the other half of the berries & chocolate chips to the top of the mixture. Then, slice the banana & add to top.

5. 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.

6. Bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove casserole & add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the top of the casserole for added sweetness (optional.)

7. Bake for an additional 5 or 10 minutes or until the top of the casserole is golden brown.