gluten-free baked oatmeal casserole

You guys, I am dying over this recipe. I stole the idea of this baked oatmeal casserole from one of the most delicious blogs {Inspired Taste}. I just tweaked the recipe a bit to make it gluten-free.

Do you know what the best thing to do while cooking is? Listening to music. Especially country music. I listened to the Zac Brown Band pandora station while baking this delicious oatmeal casserole. I day dreamed that Brad and I were living in the most amazing farmhouse, weren't in school, and I was fixing up flea market finds {that's my dream, to seriously live that life}. I would love that.

This oatmeal casserole is so delicious. Brad and I have been enjoying a piece each morning for breakfast.

 Gluten-Free Baked Oatmeal Casserole
Total Time: 50 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients
2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnut pieces
1 cup raspberries {any berries work}
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
2 cups milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ripe banana, peeled, 1/2-inch slices



Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and generously spray the inside of a 10-1/2 by 7 inch baking dish with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet.

In a large bowl, mix together the oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, half the walnuts, half the strawberries and half the chocolate. (Save the other half of strawberries, walnuts and chocolate for the top of the oatmeal).
In another large bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, butter and vanilla extract.

Add the oat mixture to prepared baking dish. Arrange the remaining strawberries, walnuts and chocolate on top. Add the banana slices to the top then pour the milk mixture over everything. Gently shake the baking dish to help the milk mixture go throughout the oats.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is nicely golden brown and the milk mixture has set. For an extra tasty top, sprinkle a tablespoon or so of extra brown sugar.

Enjoy!