Nana Nut Oatmeal Recipes

BANANA NUT OATMEAL

Steps:

• Combine the oats, milk, flax seeds, walnuts, honey, and banana in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in microwave on High for 2 minutes. Mash the banana with a fork and stir into the mixture. Serve hot.

OATMEAL BANANA NUT BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the banana and vanilla.
• In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

BERRY 'NANA OATMEAL PARFAIT

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for oatmeal in a small nonstick pot on the stove. Add 3/4 cup of water and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 9 minutes, stirring often, until somewhat thick and creamy. (It will thicken more upon chilling.) Remove from heat and allow to slightly cool. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 1/2 hours.
• Stir oatmeal thoroughly until uniform in texture. Spoon half of the oatmeal into a pint glass, and top with 1/4 cup of sliced strawberries, 1/4 cup of yogurt, and half of the banana slices. Repeat with the remaining oatmeal, strawberries, yogurt, and banana.
• Serve and enjoy!

"HOT CHOCOLATE" BANANA-NUT OATMEAL

Steps:

• Bring the almond milk, 1 3/4 cups water, the diced bananas, almond and vanilla extracts and pinch of salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat.
• Stir in the oats, cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of the honey and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, until the oats are fully cooked to desired consistency, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer to 4 bowls, top with the sliced bananas, walnuts, the remaining 1 tablespoon honey, cinnamon and chocolate chips and serve.

NANA-NUT BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9X5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Blend the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
• Add oil, buttermilk and vanilla to the mashed bananas. Mix well. Pour banana mixture into dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed.
• Add chopped walnuts. Stir until just mixed.
• Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 45-55 minutes or until rich brown and the center is set.
• Note: Black walnuts can be used to create a uniquely flavored banana bread.

BANANA NUT OATMEAL

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil. Add oats and cook 1 minute Remove from heat and cover.
• Add all other ingredients except walnuts and half and half.
• Divide into two bowls. Top each with half of walnuts and half of half and half.
• Enjoy.

NANA-NUT OATMEAL

Steps:

• Combine oats, flaxseed, and water and cook for 3 1/2 - 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of oatmeal that you like. Then add the remaining ingredients, stir, and enjoy! Sometimes I like to add more water even after cooking my oatmeal so it's kind of like a porridge.