Old Fashioned Oatmeal With Bananas And Raisins

Total Time: 13 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2/3 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
• 1/2 banana, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons raisins or 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• milk (soymilk, half and half, rice milk)

Recipe

• 1 in small pot bring the water and salt to boil.
• 2 slowly stir in the *oatmeal, using a fork to break up any lumps. once boiling has subsided, cover pan and cook on medium-low for 10-12 minutes.
• 3 remove pan from heating element and let sit, covered, for an additional 2-3 minutes.
• 4 transfer oatmeal to serving bowl and top with the sliced bananas, raisins and brown sugar. serve with milk or milk substitute on the side if you wish.
• 5 *note: for creamier consistency, add the oatmeal {{before}} bringing water to the boil.
• 6 yield: 1 large serving or 2 small servings.