Banana Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares*

By srumbel

Treat yourself to a tropical adventure at breakfast with these to-dye-for Banana Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares.
from sweetbakedlife.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup sweetened coconut

Preparation

Step 1

Heat your oven 350 degrees. Prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

Into a large bowl, add the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir until incorporated. In a medium bowl add the milk, banana, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until blended, then slowly add the butter and continue whisking until fully incorporated..

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Fold in the pecans and coconut then add to the prepared dish. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, until golden brown on top. Cool slightly then cut into squares and serve with sliced bananas and sprinkle with pecans.

Servings: 6-8