Simple and Quick Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal

Manda's Note:

When I am not eating my "Cottage Cheese Banana Breakfast Delite", I am eating this for breakfast. I NEVER miss breakfast, and when I know I may have to go a long time before lunch, this one is sure to hold me over. The secret is in the extract, and in not overcooking the oats. They remain a bit coarse, and not all mushy. However, if you prefer mushy, go ahead and add a few minutes to the cooking time. This is especially good with VERY ripe bananas.

• Total Time: 11 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 dash salt
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract (approximate)
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 ripe banana, diced
• 1 packet artificial sweetener
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (or more to taste)

Directions:

1. Place water, salt, and almond extract in medium size pot.
2. Heat to boiling.
3. Add oats and banana.
4. Heat, stirring, ONLY until mixture comes back to a boil.
5. Turn off heat, cover and let sit for about 5 minutes.
6. Add sweetener and cinnamon; stir to combine.
7. Pour into bowl and ENJOY!

Reviews

[BothFex]

Manda- you rock! I'm trying to be better about eating breakfast and so was searching Zaar for some low cal possibilities. First came across your banana-peanutbutter-blast (very good), now this- wonderful! I love oatmeal, but get tired of eating it the same way, this was a delightful alternative. Next, your Cottage Cheese Banana Breakfast Delite...

[dale!]

I had this for breakfast this morning and it was delicious. I will definately make this one again. I didn't add any sweetener to mine and served it with a dash of skim milk on top. Had a lovely banana almondy flavour.

[Anu]

Well, the secret might have been in the extract, but even after a substitution with vanilla extract, this was absolutely wonderful! I'm not usually a big fan of oats, but I loved this dish... I think I like oats coarse too! I used 1 tablespoon of sugar. I think I might buy some almond extract just for this! The directions of this recipe are perfect, and I love that it's a 1-serving recipe. Somehow cook times always have to be altered while scaling recipes, and I do a LOT of that. Thanks Manda, this one's for keeps!