Orange Date Banana Oatmeal

ZESTY! This is from MrBreakfast.com. Although very tart, this has a sweet depth to it with a nutty overtone. I use more nutmeg, and find the salt, although optional, should be used. I will try subbing milk for water, that may also be good.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  cup  orange juice
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  dash ground nutmeg
• 3⁄4 cup oatmeal (not instant!)
• 1⁄3 cup dates, chopped
• 1⁄2-1  ripe banana, mashed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

1. In a saucepan, bring juice, water, salt and nutmeg to a boil.
2. Stir in oatmeal and dates. Return to boil, reduce heat.
3. Cook 1 minute for quick oatmeal (5 minutes for old-fashioned), stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in banana.
5. Let stand until of desired consistency.