Description
Make breakfast exciting with Dinosaur Oatmeal. This recipe is healthy and fun for kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: berries, sliced fruit, nuts, seeds, a sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine oats and milk in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in mashed banana and vanilla extract.
- Pour into a bowl.
- Decorate with optional toppings to create a dinosaur scene.
Notes
- Adjust milk quantity for desired oatmeal consistency.
- Use quick oats for a faster cooking time.
- Get creative with toppings to encourage kids’ participation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 250
- Sugar: Approximately 15g
- Sodium: Approximately 50mg
- Fat: Approximately 5g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g
- Fiber: Approximately 5g
- Protein: Approximately 10g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 15mg