Hurry! It’s almost time to leave for school/work/appointment and there is no time to fix breakfast!  If you prep something ahead of time, the night before or even on the weekend, you can grab a quick healthy meal before leaving the house.  Oatmeal is slow digesting, and this recipe is quick and easy and will help fuel your morning. 

Ingredients: 

1 ½ cups milk (dairy, almond, soy) 

2 eggs 

½ cup maple syrup (can substitute with honey) 

1 mashed banana 

3 cups old fashioned oats (not quick oats) 

1 teaspoon baking powder 

1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon 

1 teaspoon vanilla 

¼ teaspoon salt 

1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) 

½ cup nuts optional (chopped walnuts or pecans) 

 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a muffin pan with non-stick spray. 

1. In a large bowl, add milk, eggs, maple syrup and mashed banana; whisk together. 

1. Add oatmeal and stir to combine. 

1. Add remaining ingredients except blueberries (and nuts if using), whisk together. 

1. Fold in blueberries (and nuts). 

1. Fill each cup with batter. 

1. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until slightly browned around the edges. 

Nutrition per muffin: 

150 Calories, 2.5 g Fat, 29g Carbohydrates, 7.7g Fiber, 3.7g Protein