Warm ‘n Toasty Wake-Up-Call
Makes 4 servings, 5 1/2 ounces of milk per serving
Cooking oats with milk versus water adds 3 essential nutrients – vitamin A, vitamin B12 vitamin D – otherwise missing. Not to mention a rich, creamy taste that water just can’t match.
Ingredients
| 2 3/4 cups | lowfat chocolate milk |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| 1 1/3 cups | old-fashioned rolled oats |
| 1/4 tsp | ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 tsp | vanilla extract |
| 1 | small banana, peeled and cut into small chunks (3 oz.) |
Preparation
Bring 2 1/4 cups chocolate milk and the salt to a gentle boil in medium saucepan. Stir in dried oats and cinnamon. Reduce heat. Gently boil, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand for 2 to 3 minutes to slightly absorb excess milk in mixture, stirring occasionally. To serve, stir in vanilla, then gently stir in banana. Spoon oatmeal into bowls. Pour 2 tablespoons remaining chocolate milk over each serving. Start to finish time: 15 minutes