Chocolate Banana Pecan Baked Oatmeal

• 1 cup (100g) old fashioned oats (not instant oats)
• 1/3 cup (30g) pecans, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup (60g) brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 Tablespoons unsweetened quality dark cocoa powder (such as Ghirardelli)
• 1 cup (250ml) milk
• 2 Tablespoons of Chocolate Chia Pudding or 1 large egg white
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 Tablespoon Frangelico (optional)

• 1 1/2 Tablespoons pecans
• 1/2 Tablespoon or so of raw (Turbinado) sugar
• A few chocolate chips
• A few banana slices

Directions:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 375 F. Spray a small casserole dish or 8×8 inch square baking dish with cooking spray and make a layer of banana slices on the bottom.
2. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the oats, chopped pecans, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Sprinkle half the oat mixture over the bananas, then add another layer of bananas and cover with the remaining oats.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, chia pudding (or egg white), vanilla, and Frangelico. Pour this liquid mixture over the oats, trying to coat all the oats with liquid. Sprinkle the top with the toppings, then set in the oven.
4. Bake for 40 minutes or until the dish has set. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

This recipe was shared at Totally Tasty Tuesdays, Cast Party Wednesday, Thursday’s Treasures, Tastetastic Thursday, My Sweet Party and Fit & Fabulous Friday.