Baked Apple and
Banana Oatmeal
Upgrade your oatmeal with this baked version—made
especially heart-healthy with the use of canola oil, which is rich
in omega-3 fat and is a good source of vitamin E.
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
• 2 cups rolled oats • 1 egg
• ½ tbsp baking powder • 1 cup skim milk
• 1 tsp cinnamon • 3 tbsp canola oil
• ¼ tsp salt • ⅓ cup maple syrup or
brown sugar
• 1 apple, diced (substitute
berries for the apple if you • ¾ tsp vanilla extract
prefer)
• Canola oil cooking spray
• 1 banana, sliced
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In large bowl, mix together oats, baking powder, cinnamon
and salt. Stir in apples and banana, then set aside.
3. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, canola oil, maple
syrup or brown sugar and vanilla extract. Pour over dry
mixture and gently stir to combine.
4. Spray 8-x 8-inch (20-x 20-cm) baking dish with canola
oil spray. Pour mixture into baking dish and bake for 45
minutes or until golden brown.
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