March Recipe: Baked Oatmeal with Banana, Raisins and Walnuts

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups rolled oats 

• 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped 

• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 

• 1 teaspoon baking powder 

• ½ teaspoon salt    

• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice 

• 2 cups reduced-fat milk 

• ¾ cup low-fat plain yogurt  

• 2 tablespoons canola oil 

• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  

• 1 large banana, halved lengthwise and sliced  

• 1/3 cup raisins  

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.  

2. Mix oats, walnuts, cinnamon, baking powder, salt allspice in a large bowl.  

3. Combine milk, yogurt, oil, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl. 

4. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until completely incorporated.  

5. Stir in bananas and raisins.  Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish 

6. Bake until golden on top and firm to the touch, 45 to 50 minutes. 

7. Serve with a side of fresh fruit. 

Total Time: Prep: 15 minutes.  Cook: 4550 minutes. 

Yield: About 6 servings. 

Recipe from EatingWell.com