GOOD-MORNING BANANA NUT CEREAL

Good-Morning Banana Nut Cereal image

This hot cereal is a delicious twist on oatmeal with some added protein and fiber to help satisfy you and keep you full. It's a great start for a good morning! Sometimes I heat up the water and milk real quick and let the quinoa soak while I'm in the shower, that way it can cook while I get ready and only needs a couple more minutes once everything else is added. Top with granola, if desired. Apple slices and/or sauce can be substituted for banana.

Provided by HomesKillet

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

¼ cup water
¼ cup skim milk
1 tablespoon quinoa
½ small banana, sliced
1 ½ tablespoons rolled oats
1 tablespoon oat bran
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Stir the water, milk, and quinoa together in a saucepan; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, or until the quinoa begins to soften. Stir in the banana, rolled oats, oat bran, salt, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently over low heat for 2 to 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the walnuts, brown sugar, and vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 30.9 mg, Sugar 14.2 g