Banana Raisin Microwave Oats (1 serving) 1/2 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup water 20 or so golden raisins 1 medium banana - sliced 1/4 to a 1/2 cup of Honey Nut Cheerios - optional skimmed milk - enough to top off the bowl This was pretty good oatmeal with a nice banana flavor. I found that if I added 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar at the very end, it was much better. It needed just a little more sweetness than the bananas alone can provide. The most interesting thing about this recipe is the garnish of Honey Nut Cheerios. I've always loved a sprinkle of granola on oatmeal for an element of crunch. The Cheerios did the same thing and I enjoyed that quite a bit. (This recipe was submitted in 2003. It was tested and photographed in November 2014.) How To Make Banana Raisin Oatmeal In The Microwave Microwave the oats in a microwave-safe bowl with cup of water for 2 minutes. Sir in remaining ingredients except Cheerios. Now top with Cheerios and skimmed milk. Eat and enjoy breakfast and get a leg up on good health. Cooking Note From Mr Breakfast If you want to make this or any oatmeal just a little more special, sneak a scant teaspoon of butter into each serving. It brings out the flavor of the oats and adds that “hmmnn... why are these oats a little better than most oats” mystery to your breakfast. A fast and filling healthy breakfast to start the day right. This oatmeal has bananas, raisins and a fun garnish of Cheerios. Mr Breakfast would like to thank Lincoln for this recipe. Recipe number 1003. Submitted 5/27/2003.