Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup Old Fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 overripe mashed banana
  • 1-3 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar*
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp butter or 2 Tbsp cream ((optional))
  • 2 Tbsp chopped pecans ((optional))

Instruction

  • Bring water and milk just to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium low and stir in oats, buttermilk, mashed banana, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cook 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove oatmeal from heat, stir in vanilla and optional butter or cream. Cover with a lid and let rest 3 minutes. Serve warm topped with optional chopped pecans.
  • For alternate cooking method: In a very large microwave safe bowl, combine oats, milk, buttermilk, water, mashed banana, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes. Allow to rest in the microwave for 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir in vanilla, optional cream or butter and optional pecans. Serve warm.