Pumpkin and Caramelized Banana Baked Oatmeal
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
canola oil cooking spray1 T Earth Balance spread (you may use butter)2 large yellow-green bananas, sliced (slightly under-ripe bananas hold up to the sautéing and baking)1 t ground cinnamon1 T honey (or pure maple syrup)2 C old-fashioned rolled oats1/2 C dried fruit of choice (I used raisins)1/2 C chopped toasted nuts or seeds (I suggest walnuts, pecans, or pumpkin seeds)1/4 C brown sugar, packed1 t baking powder2 t pumpkin pie spice* (recipe follows)1 1/2 cups milk (low-fat, skim, or non-dairy)1 cup pumpkin puree1 T ground flax + 2 T water (or 1large egg, lightly beaten)1 t vanilla extract (or pure maple extract)Pumpkin Pie Spice 1/4 C ground cinnamon 1 T ground ginger 1 T ground nutmeg 1 t ground allspice 1 t ground cloves
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Lightly coat an 8-inch square or round baking dish with cooking spray.
Melt Earth Balance in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bananas and cook for 2 minutes, gently stirring occasionally.
Add cinnamon and honey and let mixture boil & thicken for about 30 seconds.
Spoon the bananas into the bottom of the prepared dish, and spread in an even layer. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, dried fruit, nuts or seeds, brown sugar, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, flax mix, and vanilla extract.
Stir the oat mixture into the milk & pumpkin mixture. Pour over the bananas in the dish.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and crisp.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serving Size: 6
Lightly coat an 8-inch square or round baking dish with cooking spray.
Melt Earth Balance in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bananas and cook for 2 minutes, gently stirring occasionally.
Add cinnamon and honey and let mixture boil & thicken for about 30 seconds.
Spoon the bananas into the bottom of the prepared dish, and spread in an even layer. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, dried fruit, nuts or seeds, brown sugar, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, flax mix, and vanilla extract.
Stir the oat mixture into the milk & pumpkin mixture. Pour over the bananas in the dish.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and crisp.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serving Size: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 352.4
- Total Fat: 11.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 139.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 80.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.4 g
- Protein: 9.3 g
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