Baked Oatmeal "a La King"

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   Preheat oven to 350F Grease an 8x8 square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

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   In a medium size bowl, combine oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

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   Stir.

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   Beat egg in a separate large bowl.

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   Add vanilla, milk, and 1/2 cup brown sugar.

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   Whisk until well blended.

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   In a separate bowl, mash one banana with 2 tbsp brown sugar.

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   Chop one banana in small pieces.

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   Slice remaining banana in rounds.

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    Add dry oat mixture to milk mixture.

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    Stir lightly until combined.

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    Add mashed banana and chopped banana (not slices).

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    Stir once.

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    Place about half of the sliced banana in bottom of pan.

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    Pour in oat mixture.

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    Press the remaining sliced banana into the top of the oat mixture.

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    Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until center is firm.

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    While oatmeal cools, melt peanut butter over very low heat, stirring constantly, until a thin sauce forms (be careful not to burn).

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    Serve oatmeal with melted peanut butter, chopped peanuts, and freshly sliced banana.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.