EVOO Oatmeal

Combine water, salt, pepper, and oatmeal in a bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, 15 seconds.
Remove the bowl from the microwave and add blueberries, banana, and olive oil, stirring well.
Return to microwave, and cook on high for 1 minute, 15 seconds.
Remove the bowl and add walnuts, maple syrup, and pepper to taste.

Banner Image:

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Grain:

Oats [1]

Ingredients:

½ cup rolled oats

1 cup water

1 tablespoon EVOO

2-3 dashes of salt (about ⅛ teaspoon)

2-3 dashes of pepper (about ⅛ teaspoon)

½ teaspoon maple syrup

¼ cup fresh blueberries

½ banana, sliced

¼ cup shelled walnuts

Active time:

5 minutes

Yield:

1 serving

Nutrition:

Calories: 550, Total Fat: 37g, Saturated Fat: 4.5g, Sodium: 290mg, Carbohydrate: 52g, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 14g (Added Sugar: 2g), Protein: 11g

Author:

Recipe and photo courtesy the North American Olive Oil Association [2].

Diet:

Mediterranean DietVegetarian & Vegan Diet

Recipe tags:

Quick & Easy

Course:

Main dishes

Meal:

Breakfast

Dietary choice:

Vegetarian Vegan

Rating:

Description:

Extra virgin olive oil complements the sweeter ﬂavors of the bananas and blueberries nicely, creating a savory, almost umami taste in this oatmeal bowl.