Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Introduction
Full of fruit, fiber, and protein, and it’s YUMMY, too! Top with berries if desired.

Minutes to Prepare: 5
Minutes to Cook: 1
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients
1/2 large ripe banana
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

Directions
1. Cut banana into chunks and put into a small blender jar with milk; 
2. Put the dry oatmeal in a microwave safe bowl.
3. Pour the banana mixture on top of oatmeal & stir to incorporate.
4. Microwave (uncovered) on high setting for 30 seconds.
5. Stir & microwave another 30 seconds.
6. Stir in peanut butter.

This fruit contains a solid amount of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are necessary for maintaining good health.
Eating foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance to infectious agents and accumulate harmful, oxygen-free radicals.
Manganese is used in the body as a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutas. Copper is essential for the formation of red blood cells.
Fresh bananas are an extremely rich source of potassium. There are 358 micrograms in 100 grams of fruit. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids and helps regulate heart rate and blood pressure by reversing the harmful effects of sodium.Just peel the banana and enjoy!
Banana slices are a great addition to any fruit salad.
Fresh “banana milkshake” with syrup is a very tasty drink.
Bananas can also be used to make jam.
Fried bananas can be served with ice cream.
Banana chips are a great snack.