2 1/2 Cups Natural Oats
1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar
1 Tsp Baking Powder
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tsp Vanilla
2 Cups Milk
2 Large Eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp Melted Butter
1 Cup Strawberries, sliced
1 Cup Blueberries
1 Large Banana, sliced
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8×11 baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, half the chocolate chips, and half the fresh berries and stir well. Pour evenly into the baking dish. Slice the banana and add to top of the mixture. Add the other half of the berries and chocolate chips to the top, as well.
Combine the milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Whisk thoroughly. Pour on top of oatmeal mixture, ensuring the oats are soaked evenly.
bake oatmeal mix for 30 minutes. Remove and add another 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the top of the casserole. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the top of the casserole is golden brown.
Allow oatmeal bars to cool, then refrigerate before cutting.