Strawberry Banana Oatmeal with Mini Chocolate Chips and Nuts

 

 

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

1/4 to 1/3 cup  packed light brown sugar (depends on how much sugar you want)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup walnuts

1/4 cup chopped pecans 

1 cup (125 grams) sliced strawberries (divided)

1/4 cup (58 grams) semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

2 cups milk

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 ripe banana, peeled, 1/2-inch slices

 

 

Combine the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt .Stir and mix well in  a bowl. add 1/2 cup of the strawberries ,  1/4 cup walnuts in the oatmeal mixture and give it a stir. Pour this in a 8x10 or 8x8 baking pan.  In another bowl mix 2 cups milk, 1 large egg , 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and beat well with a whisk. Pour this over the oatmeal mixture. Top the oatmeal with the remaining 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped pecans, 1/2 inch sliced banana pieces evenly on top and sprinkle with 1/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips . Bake 35-40 minutes on 375 degrees.

 

*You can leave out the nuts or use all walnuts or all pecans.

*You can also set your oven to broil and sprinkle a small desired amount of brown sugar on top to give it a nice crisp coating of sugar. This only takes about 30 seconds or less. It burns very easily so watch it and never try to get the pan out of the oven like left brain did and get 3rd degree burns . Always slide out the rack first.