A fresh start means fresh ideas and fresh foods. I’ve been eating healthier with all my meals and breakfast is no exception. I know most of us buy the instant oatmeal but try making it from scratch next time! I promise it will taste great and it’s much better for you because it will not have all that sugar.
This is a very good and healthy breakfast which I am trying implement more and more with my all the family but specifically my toddler. Oatmeal is a good source of fiber and is excellent for the heart! There are gazillions of oatmeal variations out there but today I bring you some simple old fashion Banana Nut Oatmeal!
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 c fat-free milk
- 3 TBLS firmly packed brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 c Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
- 2 medium-size ripe bananas, mashed (about 1c)
- Pecan pieces (optional)
- Dash of Honey:) (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
In saucepan, bring milk, brown sugar, and spices to a gentle boil; stir in your oats. Return to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook 1 minute for quick oats, 5 minutes for old fashioned oats, or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove oatmeal from heat. Stir in mashed bananas and pecans and a dash of honey.
NOTE: The bananas, honey and pecans can be completely optional!! If you just want plain but tasty oatmeal, the cinnamon and nutmeg are quite wonderful.
ENJOY:)
How would you make your oatmeal? Nutrition is so important but don’t forget to get moving!!
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