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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Egg Boost

From incredibleegg.org. 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 package (1.23 ounce) instant oatmeal (choose a favorite flavor) 1/4 cup vanilla or plain yogurt Fresh fruit such as blueberries, banana or chopped apple Beat egg and milk in 2-cup microwave-safe bowl until blended. Stir in oatmeal. Microwave on high until liquid is absorbed and egg is … Continue Reading →

Banana-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Adapted from Cooking Light, July 2009 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 medium) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 11/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Wash hands. Preheat … Continue Reading →

Tropical Banana Splits

PREP TIME: 10 minutes. TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes. 1 cup heavy cream, divided 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon sugar 4 ripe bananas 1 cup mango sorbet 1 cup coconut sorbet 1 cup raspberry sorbet 1/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted if desired 4 maraschino cherries In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup … Continue Reading →

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches

PREP TIME: 15 minutes. TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes. 1 large egg 1/4 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon light-brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Coarse salt 4 slices white sandwich bread 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 bananas, peeled, halved crosswise and then lengthwise 1 tablespoon butter Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting In a shallow bowl, whisk together … Continue Reading →

Bananas Foster

PREP TIME: 10 minutes. TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes. If you’re using a gas stove, be careful because the rum may ignite; if it does, simply wait for any flame to subside and continue. 1 pint vanilla ice cream 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup dark-brown sugar 1/4 cup dark or gold rum 3 bananas, peeled, halved … Continue Reading →

Bunch of Banana Muffins

Adapted from “Better Homes and Gardens Kid Favorites Made Healthy” (Scholastic Books, $19.95). 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 slightly beaten egg whites 1 cup mashed banana, about 3 medium 3/4 cup sugar or 1/2 cup Splenda 1/4 cup … Continue Reading →