Banana Pecan Baklava Baked Oats Delight

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats, blended into oat flour
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk, of choice
• 1 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. 02
   In a large bowl, combine the blended oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. 03
   Mash the bananas in a separate bowl, then mix in the milk, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. 04
   Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
5. 05
   Fold in the toasted pecans, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6. 06
   Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. 07
   While baking, prepare the syrup topping by combining honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until well mixed.
8. 08
   Once baked, allow the oats to cool slightly before drizzling with the syrup topping.
9. 09
   Serve warm, optionally with a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of extra toasted pecans.