Weekend Recipe -Banana Bread Oatmeal

I have been experimenting with Carrot Cake Jam (trust me when it jells right, I will post the recipe!) so when I located this version of a favorite breakfast of mine, I was just so on board.  

Twice a month I teach a licensing class for the State of Illinois.  The class is 20 hours and runs from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM.  It is a long couple days for both my students and myself.  I am not a big fan of breakfast, at least making it myself. So when I found this quick microwave recipe that was both nutritious and a wonderful collection of morning flavors, I was hooked.  Try it -- You'll like it!

Banana Bread Oatmeal 

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

1 cup water or milk (I use milk for the extra calcium and creaminess)

3/4 tablespoon brown sugar

1 large, ripe banana mashed

Toppings:

Sprinkle of ground cinnamon (I use Cinnful Dessert Blend from the Backyard Patch!!)

Sprinkle of ground nutmeg

Pinch of salt (optional)

Low-fat vanilla yogurt (optional)

Pecan halves (optional)

Banana slices (optional)

Directions:

Combine oats, liquid, and spices in microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, stir and add more liquid if necessary. Then, while oats are still hot, stir in mashed banana. Top with a dollop of low-fat vanilla yogurt, banana slices, pecans, and extra spices if desired.