Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (not instant)
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt
  • 2 cups Milk (Whole milk, 2%, or non-dairy alternative)
  • 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup or Honey
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, melted and cooled (or coconut oil)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 medium Ripe Bananas (1 mashed, 1 sliced for topping)
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish well with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Melt the butter and set aside to cool slightly. Thoroughly mash one banana in a small bowl.
  3. In the first large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In the second large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: milk, lightly beaten eggs, maple syrup (or honey), cooled melted butter, vanilla extract, and the mashed banana until fully combined and slightly frothy.
  5. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries. (If using fresh blueberries, toss them with 1 teaspoon of flour first to prevent sinking.)
  7. Pour the oatmeal batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Arrange the slices from the second banana neatly across the top of the batter. Optionally, sprinkle with extra cinnamon or sugar.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. The bake is ready when the edges are golden brown and the center is set (with only a slight wobble).
  10. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm with Greek yogurt or extra maple syrup.