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Banana Walnut Oatmeal

Banana Walnut Oatmeal
Makes: 4 servings

If your bananas are turning ripe before you're ready to eat them or use them in a recipe that calls for very ripe or mashed bananas, pop them in the freezer and thaw before using. The peel will turn very dark but the taste and texture of the bananas will be recipe-ready when you are.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup non-fat dry milk mixed with 2 cups water (or 2 cups fluid non-fat or low-fat milk)
  • 1/16 teaspoon salt (dash) (optional)
  • 2 3/4 cups water
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 2 tablespoons 100% maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts (chopped)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine reconstituted non-fat dry milk, salt, and additional water. Heat over medium heat until steaming hot, but not boiling.
  3. Add oats and cook, stirring until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and stir in mashed banana and maple syrup. Divide between 4 bowls, garnish with walnuts, and serve.

Notes

You can substitute 2 cups water or 2 cups skim milk for the reconstituted non-fat dry milk.

Learn more about:

Source:

USDA’S Collection of Nonfat Dry Milk (NDM) Recipes
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Food Distribution Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 304
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 107 mg
Carbohydrates 55 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 22 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 10 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 186 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 592 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 304
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Carbohydrates 55 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 22 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 10 g
Minerals
Calcium 186 mg
Potassium 592 mg
Sodium 107 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 95 mg
Phosphorus 301 mg
Selenium 15 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 75 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mcg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 1 mcg
Folate 32 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 43 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups
Fruit 1/2 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces
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