Healthy, low calorie oatmeal, banana, blackberry bake.

I decided to try the new oatmeal bake craze. They always look really good and simple to make. Of course, I decided to come up with a lighter/healthy version of one. This is a really simple and delicious. hearty breakfast that would be great for a brunch or a holiday. It takes about 10 minutes to throw together. Another 35 to bake. The ingredients are all very affordable. I'd say under $5 for an entire pan, that could easily feed 5 people. Under an hour for a delicious, healthy breakfast and very little prep work!

Blackberry banana oatmeal bake:
                   
 ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups blackberries {any berries work}
• 2 cups non fat milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 ripe bananas, peeled, sliced.

directions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F and generously spray the inside of a 10-1/2 by 7 inch baking dish with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet.
• In a large bowl, mix together the oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt,  2 cups of the berries. (Save the other 1/2 cup of berries,  for the top of the oatmeal).
• In another large bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, butter and vanilla extract.
• Add the oat mixture to prepared baking dish. Arrange the remaining berries on top,  Add the banana slices to the top then pour the milk mixture over everything. Gently shake the baking dish to help the milk mixture go throughout the oats.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is nicely golden brown and the milk mixture has set. For an extra tasty top, sprinkle a tablespoon or so of extra brown sugar. (i used a combination of splenda/cinnamon to sprinkle over the top.  it tasted great. your choice.