February 28, 2013
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Do your kids frown at the thought of eating oatmeal for breakfast?
They won’t after you try our fun recipe!
While MOMables focuses on healthy and fresh school lunches, we all know that our children need a nutritious breakfast too!
Oatmeal packs a lot of nutrition per serving, plus it ensures that our kids have the energy they need to focus at school. Why not treat your family to a fun way to eat oatmeal?
In about 10 minutes, you can whip up a super-fun Banana Split Breakfast Buffet that will fill your home with lots of festivity, as well as fill those little bellies with good-for-you food.
Watch just how easy this is to set up and make for your family breakfast!
There are so many occasions to celebrate with this delightfully cheerful breakfast, such as waking up your birthday boy or girl to a special breakfast birthday party—just place a candle in the center and make a wish! This is also a fun breakfast to serve at sleep-over parties or when entertaining special guests.
Of course, it’s also great anytime you want to start the day with a little healthy fun—it has certainly become a much-requested favorite in our home! We hope this delicious breakfast buffet will become a treasured tradition in yours too!
Banana Split Oatmeal Breakfast Bar
Ingredients
Banana Split Toppings:
- Sliced bananas
- Fresh or thawed frozen berries
- Vanilla Greek yogurt or coconut milk yogurt
- Dark chocolate chips 65% cacao or higher
- Crispy walnuts or pecans
Oatmeal Ingredients:
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 cup milk cow, coconut, almond, etc.
- 2 tablespoons pure honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Assemble banana split buffet toppings. Slice the bananas in half horizontally, and dice the strawberries. Place them in small individual serving dishes, along with the yogurt, chocolate chips, and nuts (as shown in the photo above).
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the oats, water, milk, and honey. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Put the oatmeal in a large serving dish, and place it center-stage at your Banana Split Breakfast Buffet.
- Hand everyone a bowl, and take turns creating your own delicious breakfast-style Banana Split. A super fun and healthy way to start the day!
Jennifer Gates-MacKinnon
Thanks so much Laura!! You make so I don’t have to!! Thank goodness for you!!
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What a great idea!!! And I’m glad you recommend soaking the oats. Unsoaked oatmeal just doesn’t taste right to me anymore.
Laura
It definitely makes a difference Susan! Thank you for stopping by! :)
Kelly @ The Nourishing Home
Thanks, Susan! I couldn’t agree more! Thanks for leaving a note! Hope you enjoy this fun, healthy breakfast!
Kelly @ The Nourishing Home
Thanks for having me over as a guest! Always a special treat to share some good food with my friends here at MOMables! Blessings, Kelly
Laura
Thank you kelly for contributing such a delicious recipe!
Vicki
Thanks
Kelly @ The Nourishing Home
You are so welcome! :)