APPLE & BANANA BAKED OATMEAL

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• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, plus more for the top
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup maple syrup 
• 2 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 apple, chopped and peeled
• 1 banana, sliced 
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Grease inside of a 9 x 13-inch dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix oats, almonds, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk maple syrup, milk, egg, coconut oil and vanilla.
4. Sprinkle half the chopped apple over the bottom of the baking dish along with the banana slices. Pour on the dry oat mixture. Pour on the milk mixture. Add  the rest of the apple and some more almonds over the top. Sprinkle on the brown sugar.
5. Bake for 40 minutes or until set. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
6. Served with maple syrup on top!  Cut the extras into squares and eat for breakfast all week!
7. Adapted from the Fountain Avenue Kitchen