Famous, Fluffy Banana-raisin Oatmeal

Famous, Fluffy Banana-raisin Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup oats (I normally use quick oats, but old-fashioned oats work great too.)
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 3-4 dashes of cinnamon (I’ve never measured out a specific amount of cinnamon. I just give the bottle 3-4 good, hard shakes over the oats. AKA I like a lot of a cinnamon. Dash at your own discretion.)
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 scoops plain, non-fat Greek or regular yogurt (Greek yogurt is just a tiny bit more tart, however I don’t find that it effects the overall taste of the final product. Also, I’ve never used a measuring spoon to measure the yogurt when I add it. I use a household “table spoon” to add two generous “scoops.” This makes it creamy and fluffy. The more yogurt you add, the creamier it will be. If you use regular yogurt, it is typically more watery and less thick than Greek, which means you can slightly decrease the amount of liquid in steps 4-5.)
• 1 large banana
• 1/2 -2/3 cup unsweetened, vanilla almond milk
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter

Instructions

1. In a microwaveable bow, mix together the oats, flax seed and cinnamon.
2. Next add the raisins and yogurt.
3. Slice up 1/3 of the banana. Cut the slices in half to form smaller pieces and then add them to the oatmeal mixture.
4. Pour in 1/2 cup almond milk and stir everything together well until the yogurt is completely blended.
5. Depending on what kind of yogurt you used, if the mixture seems dry add more almond milk or water. (If you use more almond milk the oatmeal will turn out a bit creamier, however I typically add water at this step and it doesn’t seem to make a huge difference.) You want to add enough liquid so that the mixture is almost soupy, but not so much that it is completely drowning.
6. Microwave for 1:30- 2 minutes (I usually stop the microwave halfway through and stir), until most of the moisture is absorbed. If you heat it for too long and it becomes dry and bread-like, just add a small amount of almond milk or water and stir.
7. Slice up the rest of the banana.
8. When the oatmeal is ready add the banana slices and peanut butter. (For a drizzled peanut butter effect, dip a fork into creamy peanut butter that is very soft and hold it over the bowl, flicking it back and forth very gently. Otherwise you can just add it to the top using a spoon, wait for it to soften a bit, and then mix it right in.
9. Add additional toppings if desired. My favorite clean toppings are any of Bob’s Red Mill Granola flavors, Wheat Germ, and almonds. My favorite non-clean toppings are graham crackers and chocolate chips

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