Strawberry Banana Oatmeal



One of the keys to clean eating is getting what’s in season whenever you can, when strawberries are in season they inexpensive and much more flavorful than when you purchase out of season. So be sure to make this dish when you can get the berries in season, if you are using frozen strawberries see the recipe above, it’s more conducive to using frozen.

  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoon honey
  • 4 large strawberries
  • 1 small banana


Preparation

  1. Thinly slice the strawberries and banana, set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan bring the water to a boil add the oats, cinnamon and nutmeg, reduce to low and stir occasionally until all the water is absorbed. Once the water is absorbed remove from heat, stir in the honey.
  3. Plate the oatmeal and top with sliced strawberries and bananas.


Each serving has: 150 calories, 1.5 g fat, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein, 33 g carbs


Cooking Instructions

Making oatmeal recipes is a pretty simple process: Add liquid to oats and heat. Not only are oatmeal recipes quick to make, but even the most novice cook can master basic oatmeal recipes.

How To Cook Oatmeal – Old- Fashioned/Rolled Oats

1 cup rolled oats
2 cups water, milk or a combination of both

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned) and 2 cups water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove the sauce pan from heat and let stand, covered for 2 minutes before serving.

How To Cook Oatmeal – with Quick Cooking Oats

1 cup quick cooking oats – also known as instant oats
2 cups water, milk or a combination of both

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup quick cooking oats. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover and let stand about 30 seconds before serving.

How To Cook Oatmeal – with Steel-Cut Oats

1 cup steel-cut oats
3 cups water

In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup steel-cut oats and 3 cups water, bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the oats are just tender and the liquid is nearly absorbed. Remove the sauce pan from heat and let stand, covered for 5 minutes before serving.