- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 2 medjool dates
- 1 large banana
Optional additions: small spoonful of brown sugar, splash of 2% milk, a jar of good peanut butter
Put the oats in a small saucepan with 2/3 cups water and a pinch of salt. Pit the dates, cut them into small pieces, drop them into the pan with the oats and water, and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce the heat, stir, and cook for about 3 minutes. Peel and slice about half the banana into the pan, stir again, and cook for about another 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the oatmeal stand for a few minutes – cover optional.
Add the optional toppings, and eat with a large spoon, straight out of the pan.
Eat the remaining half of the banana with the peanut butter.
Originally published February 2018