Oatmeal is a popular breakfast food, quick, easy and filling. I came up with this version by using some of the same ingredients from my go-to breakfast smoothie. Add bran cereal for a heartier taste and more fiber. This is also good with a brown sugar substitute and soy milk.
—JESSI RIZZI ODENTON, MD
START TO FINISH: 15 MIN. • MAKES: 3 SERVINGS
2 cups fat-free milk
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 large ripe banana, sliced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional fat-free milk or ground cinnamon, optional
1. In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil; stir in oats. Cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in banana, brown sugar, honey and cinnamon. Divide among three serving bowls. Serve with additional milk and cinnamon if desired.