Low Fat Creamy Oatmeal with Banana Slices
Start your day with a bowl of comforting **Low Fat Creamy Oatmeal with Banana Slices**, a breakfast that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. This recipe combines the wholesome goodness of rolled oats simmered in a mix of low-fat milk and water to achieve a perfectly creamy texture, all while keeping it light. A touch of vanilla and cinnamon adds warmth and depth, while fresh banana slices and a drizzle of honey deliver natural sweetness and a boost of energy. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy oatmeal recipe is ideal for busy mornings, offering a satisfying and heart-healthy start to your day. Perfect for those seeking a quick, wholesome, and indulgent breakfast that’s low in fat and high in flavor, this dish makes two servings of pure morning bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1 cup Low-fat milk
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 medium Banana
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Honey
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, low-fat milk, water, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking the oats for 5-7 minutes until they are creamy and have absorbed most of the liquid.
While the oats are cooking, peel and slice the banana into thin rounds.
Once the oatmeal is cooked to your desired creaminess, remove it from the heat.
Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon, and mix well to incorporate these flavors.
Divide the cooked oatmeal into two bowls and top each serving with banana slices.
Drizzle the honey over the oatmeal and banana slices in each bowl for a touch of sweetness.
Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, low-fat creamy oatmeal with banana slices.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.9 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 720 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.6 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 750 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
