Obviously and as expected, so much has changed since Teddy's arrival. It's been 23 days since I last moved in my Words with Friends games; I have yet to watch a single episode of the new Downton Abbey; I am not even close to caught up with Top Chef, and poor little Mavis can hardly remember the last time she got to go on a walk that lasted longer than ten minutes. Fortunately, however, we've been able to maintain this here blog(!).
That being said, the parade of visiting grandparents is sadly coming to an end. (My mom left early last week and Matt's parents leave early this week.) That means that once again Matt and I will be on our own with this little guy, and in the short term, our posts may be a little more sporadic. Who knows though? Being completely grandparent-less, didn't stop us with the dutch baby shoot. And I still have a couple of great recipes from pre-Teddy that I haven't shared yet. Anyway, here's to the blog's evolution and moving forward with Bon Appétempt as a party of three.
Lastly, hope you enjoy this one! I'd been dying to make that baked oatmeal for years now and am glad I finally did so.
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted and chopped
1/3 cup natural cane sugar or maple syrup, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Scant 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
2 cups milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-inch / 1cm pieces
1 1/2 cups / 6.5 oz blueberries or mixed berries
Preheat the oven to 375F with a rack in the top third of the oven. Generously butter the inside of an 8-inch square baking dish.
In a bowl, mix together the oats, half the walnuts, the sugar, if using, the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, if using, the milk, egg, half of the butter, and the vanilla.
Arrange the bananas in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle two-thirds of the berries over the top. Cover the fruit with the oat mixture. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture over the oats. Gently give the baking dish a couple thwacks on the countertop to make sure the milk moves through the oats. Scatter the remaining berries and remaining walnuts across the top.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is nicely golden and the oat mixture has set. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Drizzle the remaining melted butter on the top and serve. Sprinkle with a bit more sugar or drizzle with maple syrup if you want it a bit sweeter.
serves 6 generously, or 12 as part of a larger brunch spread
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted and chopped
1/3 cup natural cane sugar or maple syrup, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Scant 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
2 cups milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-inch / 1cm pieces
1 1/2 cups / 6.5 oz blueberries or mixed berries
Preheat the oven to 375F with a rack in the top third of the oven. Generously butter the inside of an 8-inch square baking dish.
In a bowl, mix together the oats, half the walnuts, the sugar, if using, the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, if using, the milk, egg, half of the butter, and the vanilla.
Arrange the bananas in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle two-thirds of the berries over the top. Cover the fruit with the oat mixture. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture over the oats. Gently give the baking dish a couple thwacks on the countertop to make sure the milk moves through the oats. Scatter the remaining berries and remaining walnuts across the top.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is nicely golden and the oat mixture has set. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Drizzle the remaining melted butter on the top and serve. Sprinkle with a bit more sugar or drizzle with maple syrup if you want it a bit sweeter.
serves 6 generously, or 12 as part of a larger brunch spread
One of my fave shoots. I can't believe I didn't know about baby sneezes.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely one of your CUTEST blog entries yet. I can't wait to try this recipe!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think so too. :)
DeleteTeddy is truly cute. These recipe/baby vids are the best!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lydia!!
DeleteTeddy is such a cutie!! Being from Amish Country, I love a good baked oatmeal and that one looks delish! I'll have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brooke!! I didn't realize baked oatmeal was a thing... must check out more variations.
DeleteIt's totally a thing...my mom makes a savory version for her winter breakfasts with things like mushrooms and cheese and peas...she loves it.
DeleteOh man. I see A LOT of sweet babies online, but Teddy is in a league of his own. So freaking cute. And dangerous because he makes my arms feel all empty and yearny and broody!! ACCKK.
ReplyDeleteI know you just got a new job and all, but perhaps it's time for a new baby?? :) :)
DeleteBest video EVER. Hi Mr. and Mrs. Bookman and Jodi!!
ReplyDeleteHi Mare! Miss you.
DeleteA little dash of baby sneezes!
ReplyDelete:)
DeleteHahaha, you guys are hilarious! Adore the secret ingredient :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tu-Anh!!
DeleteYour father-in-law is adorable. And so is Sneezy.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more!!
DeleteIt was worth it for the baby sneezes. Also, I was ironically eating oatmeal while watching this (but yours looked better!)
ReplyDeleteOatmeal forever!
DeleteHahaha, the baby sneezes!! What a cutie pie. Also, would like to adopt Matt's parents, please.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Perhaps we can work out a time share? ;)
Deletenot gonna lie, i loved seeing matt's parents in this video. it brought me back to the good ole days of indian princesses. :)
ReplyDeletehahaa I've heard about those days!
DeleteHi Sarah. Those were the good old days.
DeleteAm I the only one who cares about what looked like homemade Pop Tarts???
ReplyDeletehahahaa you're not alone! My sister-in-law asked about them too. Jodi brought them over. They're from a local coffee shop: http://changoechopark.com
DeleteYum, yum, yum. And I agree with Eliska! Was that a sneak peek? Thank you for posting. Love, love, love these video attempts. Best of luck with Teddy. He's an angel.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nicole!!
DeleteMatt's comments are priceless. Sounds like you'll do fine when it's just the "three" of you.
ReplyDeleteSo far, so good! :) :)
DeleteGreat recipe and video, love the secret ingredient!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cheri!!
DeleteOMG Mr. Bookman and Matt have the EXACT SAME mannerisms! Congrats to all of you, Teddy is an angel.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Juliana! I totally agree on all accounts.
DeleteThank you, Juliana. I think.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a sweet mommy. The look you have at the end of the video when you're holding your baby is precious. And those baby sneezes! So cute :) I wish I had that ingredient to add to my oatmeal.
ReplyDeleteAwww, thanks, Magda!
DeleteI think I might even like oatmeal,! If I can't hold Teddy I can watch your videos over and over!!! Glad to get Matt's Mom and Dad on camera. Love Mom
ReplyDeleteThat phrase "video attempt" made me smile.
ReplyDeleteSo much cuteness! I recently made baked oatmeal, too, and loved it. Completely agree that another splash of maple syrup at the end made it better. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! I made baked oatmeal tonight for a "breakfast for dinner" party. Mine was apple, I like your blueberry/banana combo!
ReplyDeleteHmmm. Something is off here. So I see the sneezes, but I don't see anything capturing them...
ReplyDeleteWhich leads to the question: are you really harvesting the sneezes or simply letting them dissipate into the air like majestically falling rain becoming mere groundwater? I don't like this at all.