Banana Walnut Baked Oatmeal

What you need

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

The easy way

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
3. Stir in the rolled oats until fully coated, then fold in half of the chopped walnuts.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining walnuts on top.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are firm and the center is set but slightly moist.
6. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting; store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Use your senses. Times are guardrails. Look for the color, texture, and doneness cues in the steps, and refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly.