Baked Blueberry-Banana Oatmeal

I love to eat oatmeal for breakfast and this is the perfect way to share oatmeal for breakfast or brunch. It makes enough to feed a crowd (or fill you up for a few days in a row) and can be made the night before so that you just pop it in the microwave and go. The only thing that makes this better is by topping it off with some coconut milk – simply delicious!

Baked Blueberry-Banana Oatmeal 3 cups old fashioned oats (not instant) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons chia seeds (soaked in 4 Tablespoons water for 5 minutes prior to using) 1 1/2 cups dairy-free milk 1/4 cup applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 2 bananas, sliced, and slightly mashed with a fork 1/2 cup pecans 1. In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the chia seeds, milk, applesauce, vanilla extract, and vinegar to mix. Gradually stir into oat mixture until incorporated. Let stand for 5 minutes. 2. Stir in blueberries, bananas, and pecans. Spoon into a 9 x 11 inch baking dish that has been coated with dairy-free butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 35 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.