Meals Matter

Creamy Banana Walnut Oatmeal

Contributed By: busymommy
www.3aday.org

Wake up to this tasty, satisfying bowl of oatmeal that is made with milk instead of water. Try using your favorite flavored oatmeal to add an extra kick.

Ingredients

1 cup Fat free skim or 1% lowfat milk

2 Packets instant oatmeal

1/2 Ripe banana, mashed

1/2 tablespoon Chopped walnuts

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine milk and packets of oatmeal; Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until steaming hot, but not boiling. Stir until creamy. Stir in mashed banana. Garnish with walnuts and serve.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 2
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids Love It
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Low Sodium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch

Nutrient Information

Calories: 230
Total Fat: 2.6 g
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Protein: 10 g
Vitamin A: 269 IU
Vitamin C: 3 mg
Calcium: 156 mg
Sodium: 53 mg
Iron: 0.2 mg
Fiber: 5 g