- 1/2 cup Steel Cut Oats (already prepared – see Basic Oatmeal below)
- 1/2 cup milk or milk substitute (soy, almond, rice)
- 1/2 tbsp raisins
- 1-2 tbsp sunflower seeds or other seed or nut (pecans are very good too)
- 1 medium banana, sliced
- 1 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Put oatmeal, milk, cinnamon, and raisins in microwave safe dish and microwave for 45-60 seconds.
- Stir oatmeal
- Add nuts nut butter, and sliced banana and eat!
About the author
Melissa Kavanaugh is a first year graduate student at Drexel University. She is working towards her Masters in Human Nutrition and is completing the requirements to become a Registered Dietitian. Melissa earned her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in Accounting and Finance and worked in industry for 4 years before deciding to change careers and pursue her true passions: nutrition and fitness. In addition to nutrition, Melissa went back to school for fitness and currently holds Personal Training and Group Fitness certifications from the American Council on Exercise. She teaches weekly ballet bar and strength training classes in addition to working one on one with clients to achieve their fitness goals. Melissa enjoys cooking and creating fun and easy recipes. She is excited and honored to be a contributor to OncoLink.
Loved the way whole recipe was presented, the pictures look really professional. I am a great fan of oatmeals and i eat True Elements Whole Oatmeal
Tasty and delicious breakfast. Kudos to Melissa, she always was a super star