Recipes for Senior Nutrition

It is that time again, that happy time again…time to refocus and to get a plan in place to eat healthy after all those luscious holiday feasts. Here’s a great meal planning guide for you or for your family members. Do you know someone who needs help planning or preparing healthy meals? We can help!

Breakfast Recipe:

Banana Split Oatmeal

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1⁄3 cup oatmeal, quick-cooking (dry)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cups water (very hot)
• 1⁄2 banana (sliced)
• 1⁄2 cup frozen yogurt, non-fat

Preparation:

1. In a microwave safe cereal bowl, mix together the oatmeal and salt. Stir in water.
2. Microwave on high power for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave on high power for another minute. Stir again.
3. Microwave an additional 30-60 seconds on high power until the cereal reaches the desired thickness. Stir again.
4. Top with banana slices and frozen yogurt.

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