Right around the start of strawberry season the weather started to warm up and get nice! I was so excited, not only for warmer weather, but for strawberry season. I love strawberries and so does my family!!
I had been wanting to make this oatmeal for a while, but was waiting for strawberry season. However, eating oatmeal when the weather was so warm just did not seem right. I can't believe I am going to say this, but I was glad that we ended up with some cold days so I could try this oatmeal.
All I can say about this oatmeal is yummy! Now there was a bit of disagreement about the walnuts. My girls liked them in the oatmeal, but my husband and I did not care for the walnuts in the oatmeal. Either way you make this you will be glad you did.
Banana Split Oatmeal
Ingredients:
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup fat free milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 banana, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped (optional)
Directions:
- In a medium saucepan bring milk and water to a boil.
- Stir in oats and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until oats are soft and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide oatmeal among four bowls and top with strawberries, bananas, chocolate chips and walnuts.
Serves: 4
Calories: 262.2
Total Fat: 12.6g
Saturated: 2.4g
Polyunsaturated: 0.3g
Monounsaturated: 0.3g
Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 2.5mg
Sodium: 65.9mg
Potassium: 441mg
Total Carbs: 31.7g
Dietary Fiber: 4.4g
Sugars: 16.6g
Protein: 8.7g
Vitamin A: 5.5%
Vitamin C: 45.5%
Calcium: 15.4%
Iron: 6.8%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Fort Mill SC Living.