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Banana-Walnut Oatmeal
Banana-Walnut Oatmeal
2 Reviews
From: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 1996
Here, mashed banana lends both sweetness and potassium, while walnuts add omega-3 fatty acids along with an appealing crunch to oatmeal.
- By: EatingWell Test Kitchen
Ingredients 2 servings
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- 1 cup low-fat milk
- ¾ cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 very ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
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- Combine milk, water and salt in a medium saucepan; heat until almost boiling. Add oats and cook, stirring, until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in mashed banana and maple syrup. Divide between 2 bowls, sprinkle with walnuts and serve.
- Walnuts add omega-3 fatty acids along with an appealing crunch.
- People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use oats that are labeled “gluten-free,” as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.
- Per serving: 304 calories; 7 g fat(2 g sat); 6 g fiber; 54 g carbohydrates; 10 g protein; 41 mcg folate; 6 mg cholesterol; 20 g sugars; 6 g added sugars; 278 IU vitamin A; 5 mg vitamin C; 173 mg calcium; 2 mg iron; 132 mg sodium; 576 mg potassium
- Carbohydrate Servings: 3½
- Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fruit, ½ low-fat milk, ½ other carbohydrate, ½ fat
Reviews 2
May 08, 2013
By: EatingWell User
Some of the best oatmeal I've ever had!
November 05, 2011
By: EatingWell User
banana, oatmeal, walnut cookie
Need more info to finalize the recipe.
Pros: sounds delish
Cons: the recipe doesn't tell what to do, ie, to bake for how many minutes and size of cookie.
