Baked Oatmeal Bowl (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 cup (120ml) maple syrup, the pure kind.
02 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure for best flavor.
03 - 1/4 cup (60g) mashed banana or unsweetened applesauce.
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon powder.
05 - 1/4 cup (56g) butter, unsalted, melted and cooled.
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder for some lift.
07 - 1 and 3/4 cups (420ml) milk, regular or plant-based.
08 - 3 cups (255g) rolled oats, old-fashioned type.
09 - 1/4 teaspoon of salt to balance flavors.
10 - 2 large eggs, full of richness.
11 - 1 and 1/2 cups (225g) berries, mixed—use fresh or frozen, no need to thaw.
12 - Optional: 1/2 cup pecan or walnut pieces for topping.

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) and move the rack to a lower spot. Spray some grease on a 9×9 inch or 11×7 inch pan.
02 - Grab a big bowl and whisk everything together. Pour it all into your greased pan.
03 - Toss some nuts on top, or mix them into the oat mixture if you like.
04 - Pop it in the oven for 35 minutes to keep it moist in the middle. Bake longer if you want it firmer.
05 - Let it sit for about five minutes, then enjoy. You can eat it with some yogurt if you want.
06 - Put any extras in the fridge, tightly covered. They’ll stay good for around a week.

# Notes:

01 - Feel free to switch up the fruits or add fun stuff like seeds, nuts, or some chocolate chips.