Berry Banana Baked Oatmeal

This is super-yummy, and is great for a breakfast crowd or for having something quick in the fridge. Reese loved it because it includes her favorite ingredient, "nanas." I'm always looking for meals that have a good balance of complex carbs, lean protein, and fruit or vegetables. They keep me full and satisfied, and they fit the nutritional bill for me--and my family.

Berry Banana Baked Oatmeal

Preheat oven to 375 f.

Grease baking dish.

In bowl 1, mix the following:
-2 c. steel cut oats
-1 tsp. baking powder
-2 tsp. ground cinnamon
-pinch of sea salt
-handful of chopped nuts (optional)

In bowl 2, mix well:
-1/4 c. pure maple syrup
-2 tbsp. agave nectar
-2 c. almond milk
-2 eggs, beaten
-1 tsp. vanilla extract
-1 tsp. almond extract

Later in bottom of greased pan:
-3 bananas, sliced
-1 c. berries of your choice
-contents of bowl 1
-contents of bowl 2
-1 c. additional berries
-dusting of brown or turbinado sugar

Additional optional ingredients:
-smattering of dark chocolate chips, for decadence
-a bit of cooked quinoa, for a nutritional boost

Bake 40 min, or until lightly browned.

Serving suggestion: add a dollop of plain Greek yogurt with a dusting of cinnamon.