Friday, January 7, 2011

Creamy Banana Oatmeal

There was one Banana in the fruit bowl this morning!  Now, I can remember when gazing over to a brown spotted Banana in the morning was not very appealing.  The reasoning - it did not have that "just right for eating at lunchtime" appearance.   But ... on these chilly mornings a hearty breakfast of Creamy Banana Oatmeal tastes so good!  The lonely spotted Banana that contains Potassium sure helps make a yummy & healthy breakfast!

I follow the directions on the Quaker Old Fashioned Oat canister.  O.K., I admit one of the large packages of the dual pack of Quaker Old Fashioned Oats purchased from Costco has been divided and stored in my pantry.  You know how I like to prepare foods using Old Fashioned Oats and enjoy their taste!  :)  The large box purchased from Costco is not really that big!

Soy Milk, along with Cinnamon, NutmegRaisins &/or Craisins, Brown Sugar (optional), and the Banana (sliced) are combined in a sauce pot.  I do not use Salt.  The Soy Milk replaces Whole or Low Fat Milk. 

Let the ingredients in the pot sit for 5 minutes before starting to cook according to directions on canister.  The result is a creamy Oatmeal with a delicious taste of Banana. A great breakfast before heading outdoors!

Do you prepare Oatmeal for breakfast?
Enjoy!
Yummy!
             

7 comments:

Carol said...

Your oatmeal sounds great!
My husband makes the oatmeal, in the microwave, with just salt. So much better than the packets. I love it, but I put whatever I like in it. Your additions sound great!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I always think of a banana on cold cereal but I'd like to try this! I usually eat an egg and whole wheat toast for breakfast but I LOVE oatmeal! I am going to mix it up and have oatmeal more often this winter. I usually put blueberries or fresh cherries on top. I LOVE fruit! Hugs! ♥

Rita said...

Guess what I'm having for breakfast minus the banana.(don't have no bananas) I think there was a song like that. I love oatmeal and have made any in a while.I cook mine in the microwave and spinkle with cinnamon...so good,

ann said...

Yum! That oatmeal sounds so good, warm and comforting to me!

JG said...

Carol- Your hubby makes breakfast - Sweet! :)

Lavender Dreamer- Lately, I like to "hide" Bananas in foods. It's that get the Potassium thing with me.

Rita- Cinnamon + Oatmeal = Yummy! I do seem to remember a song...

Ann- Oatmeal for breakfast in the winter is so good!

Mary Bergfeld said...

That does sound wonderful It is a great way to begin a cold winter day. I hope you have a great evening... Blessing... Mary

JG said...

Mary- Tasted soo goood at breakfast this AM before my hubby gave our snowblower some exercise! :)