Fallen Souffle

The weather in NC has been really wacky lately. It was extremely windy at the beginning of the week which threw the trash can and all of my outdoor pots all over the yard. The it was a balmy 70 degrees over the weekend then I woke up yesterday to a rainy yucky 40 degree day. Yuck! I am afraid to put my summer clothes away!

So this morning was rainy again so after I got back from a much needed work out I whipped up some comforting oatmeal. This oatmeal is packed with all things good for you…whole grains, calcium, potassium and the wonderful benefits of cinnamon. As a side note, cinnamon is great for helping with high cholesterol, so if it runs in your family it wouldn’t hurt to have a teaspoon a day.

So if you need an energy boost or just something to get you through a nasty day…this breakfast is right on target. Sorry for the lack of pictures, the camera didn’t want to focus and oatmeal isn’t really photogenic as it is

Oatmeal with Bananas
serves 1

1 cup low fat milk
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1 medium banana, smashed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon

1. In a small saucepan over medium high heat, heat milk until simmering. Add oats and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring continually.

2. Add the remainder of the ingredients and stir until combined. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for about 2 minutes, Stir again before stirring.

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