Banana-Nut Oatmeal

Rolled oats are cooked in fat-free milk, with mashed banana, brown sugar (or sugar-substitute) and nuts to make this breakfast treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups low-fat or nonfat milk
• 1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1 small handful walnuts, chopped
• 3 tbsp brown sugar

Directions:

Place milk and oats in small saucepan. Cook and stir on low heat until warm. Add mashed banana, pecans and brown sugar; cook and stir till oats are completely cooked.

Number of Servings: 2

Notes from the Cook: You can substitute soy milk for milk and pecans for walnuts. You can also use a sugar-substitute for the brown sugar.