Ingredients:  • 2 cups rolled oats  • 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon  • 1 teaspoon baking powder  • ½ teaspoon salt     • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice  • 2 cups reduced-fat milk  • ¾ cup low-fat plain yogurt   • 2 tablespoons canola oil  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   • 1 large banana, halved lengthwise and sliced   • 1/3 cup raisins   Directions:  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Coat an 8-inch square baking dish wit

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