Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Bake (1 point)

6 servings (1/6 bake)

Ingredients:

2 large bananas, ripe

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups uncooked rolled oats

1 scoop (44g) chocolate protein powder

1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

2 cups unsweetened dark cherries, halved

2 tsp date powder

1 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375F. Prepare a 2 quart casserole dish by lightly spraying it with oil. Set aside. 

Blend the bananas, milk, applesauce, egg and vanilla. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, add the oats, protein powder, cocoa and baking powder. Mix until combined. Add the banana mixture . Mix well and let sit while you make the cherry sauce.

In a medium saucepan, add the cherries, date powder, cornstarch and lemon juice. 

Heat, over medium high heat, until the cherry sauce thickens.

Pour the oat mixture into the prepared pan,. Spoon on the cherry sauce evenly.

Bake for 40 minutes or until cooked through.

Suggested Serving: Serve warmed or cold, with milk or yogurt and/or nuts.