Banana Bread Steel Cut Oatmeal

Sometimes I need a really hearty breakfast to jumpstart a particularly long work day, but I don't like to feel super weighed down at the beginning of the day. This recipe takes note of the nuttiness of the steel cut oats and pairs it with naturally sweet bananas for a delicious and filling breakfast for only 350 calories.

BANANA BREAD STEEL CUT OATMEAL

INGREDIENTS:

- 1/4 cup quick cook (or 7 minute) steel cut oats
- 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 overripe medium sized banana
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Pour 3/4 cup (or whatever amount the instructions on your oats tell you) into a small saucepan and add 1 tablespoon of sugar. Bring to a boil and quickly add your oats. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for approximately 7 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
2. Break the banana up into a bowl and mash with a fork. Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
3. Spray a small sauté pan with non-stick and place over low heat. Add the banana mixture and cook for just one to two minutes.

4. Add the banana mixture to the oats during the last minute of cooking.
5. Pour into a bowl and feel comfort and deliciousness in your mouth.