Baked Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Baked oatmeal bars are simple to make and versatile to serve -- oatmeal makes it breakfast/brunch appropriate, and the chocolate and fruit make it a delicious snack and dessert.  This is as healthy as it gets for chocolatey desserts!

Ingredients

2.5 cups all natural oats

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 cups milk

1 large egg

2 tablespoon butter, 

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup berries, e.g., sliced strawberries, blueberries

1 ripe banana, sliced

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup walnuts, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F.  Lightly butter an 8x8 casserole dish.  Mix the dry ingredients, berries, and chocolate in the casserole dish.  Top with the sliced bananas.  In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, butter, and vanilla.  Pour onto the oatmeal mixture, making sure the oats are soaked evenly.  Bake for 35 minutes.