Plant-Based Oatmeal-Berry Bake

This plant-based Oatmeal-Berry Bake is a healthy version of a classic, making for an easy breakfast bake or dessert. Juicy berries are layered underneath a crunchy oatmeal topping. You could serve it on its own for breakfast, or as a dessert with a scoop of plant-based ice cream on top.

Ingredients:

2 cups bananas, ripe, smashed

1 cup raisins, yellow or red

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

1/4 cup pecans, chopped

1/4 cup dates or prunes, dried, pitted, chopped

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups rolled oats

1/2 tsp cinnamon or chai spice mix

2 cups berries, fresh or frozen and halved if using strawberries - a mix of berries is also delicious

1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed

Instructions:

1. Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl.

2. Add raisins, walnuts, pecans, dried dates or prunes, chai spice mix, and vanilla extract, then mix.

3. Add oatmeal and stir until well combined.

4. Layer the bottom of a glass or ceramic baking dish with berries, then squeeze fresh orange juice over the berries.

5. Add oatmeal mixture on top.

6. Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes and serve warm.

This is an easy recipe to cut in half for serving 2 people, otherwise a full recipe will serve 4-6.