Easy Banana Bread Oatmeal

I'm pretty sure EVERYONE has their own version of this classic, flavored oatmeal. Here is mine!

Ready? While you have 1/4 c oatmeal cooking on the stove, we're going to mix these all together. Plus brown sugar and vanilla (not pictured). Sorry 'bout that.

Ok! Commence mixing, mashing, smushing, stirring, etc. 

I like to leave mine a little chunky! Saves time and gives it a nice texture. Mmmm. Try not to eat this yet. 

When your oatmeal is done cooking, pop in your yogurt/banana mixture and combine. Leave over low heat, stirring occasionally. It takes about 2-3 minutes for this to get nice and warm. When it start to bubble, you know it's ready. 

Top with 2 tsp chopped walnuts and a few reserved banana slices! Easy peasy and delicious! This comfort food leave you with a warm, happy tummy... ahh. It's the simple pleasures in life that really get me.

Hey, love chocolate? Use 2 tsp semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of brown sugar.

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Good for: breakfast

Time to table: 8-10 min

Serving Size: about 1 cup

WW PointsPlus® Value: 8

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Easy Banana Bread Oatmeal

Makes one serving

1/4 c oatmeal

1/4 c fat-free plain yogurt

1 banana

a splash of vanilla

1/4 tsp cinnamon

dash nutmeg

two pinches of cloves

1 tbsp brown sugar (not packed)

2 tsp crushed walnuts

1. Prepare 1/4 cup uncooked oatmeal on the stovetop.

2. While your oats are cooking, mash one banana into your 1/4 cup of yogurt. Save a few slices of banana for topping. 

3. Also mix in brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. 

4. When oatmeal is done, add in your yogurt mixture and stir to combine. Let warm over low heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Serve hot oatmeal with a topping of 2 tsp chopped walnuts and banana slices.