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Banana Split Oatmeal

Banana Split Oatmeal Recipe in a bowl.
Makes: 1 serving

Frozen yogurt and bananas turn oatmeal into a healthy dessert or satisfying snack.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 banana (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup low-fat frozen yogurt
  • 3 leaves mint, fresh (optional for garnish)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a microwave safe cereal bowl, mix together the oatmeal and salt. Stir in water.
  3. Microwave on high power for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave on high power for another minute. Stir again.
  4. Microwave an additional 30-60 seconds on high power until the cereal reaches the desired thickness. Stir again.
  5. Top with banana slices and frozen yogurt.

Notes

The banana split oatmeal can be a snack by itself.

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Source:

University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 full recipe (357g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 282
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 39 mg
Sodium 355 mg
Carbohydrates 50 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 28 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 197 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 395 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 282
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 39 mg
Carbohydrates 50 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 28 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 197 mg
Potassium 395 mg
Sodium 355 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 62 mg
Phosphorus 176 mg
Selenium 9 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 30 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 1 mcg
Folate 21 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 31 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Fruit 1/2 cups
Grains 1 ounces