Banana Berry
Oatmeal Cups February is all about showing your heart some love! One tasty way to do that is by eating foods that help your heart stay strong, like these Banana Berry Oatmeal Cups.
These soft, lightly sweet oatmeal cups are perfect for busy mornings or as a wholesome snack. They’re also easy for little hands to hold (and help make!).
You can make these oatmeal cups ahead of time, freeze them in a sealed and dated storage bag, then reheat them whenever you’d like.
What Makes This Recipe Heart-Healthy Heart-healthy eating doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. Simple foods like oats, fruit, and milk can help support heart health, one meal at a time.
THIS RECIPE USES SIMPLE FOODS THAT HELP YOUR
HEART STAY STRONG AND SUPPORT GROWING KIDS:
Oats are a good source of dietary fiber, which helps support heart health and keeps you feeling full longer
Milk adds calcium and protein for strong bones and muscles
Bananas give natural sweetness and potassium, which helps the heart
Berries (fresh or frozen) are full of fiber and antioxidants that help protect the heart
Eggs provide protein to help kids grow and stay satisfied
Kid-Friendly Tips 
Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats
1½ cups milk
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 cup berries (fresh or frozen, chop or mash if large)
1 egg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Instructions 
Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a muffin tin, or line one with paper baking cups.
In a large bowl, mix the oats, cinnamon, and berries (mash berries if offering to young children).
In another bowl, mash the banana. Stir in milk, egg, and vanilla.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Stir well.
Spoon evenly into muffin cups.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
Cool slightly before serving.
They’ll stay good:
American Heart Association. (2024, June 25). Get to Know Grains: Why You Need Them, and What to Look For.
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/whole-grains-refined-grains-and-dietary-fiber
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, May 15). Preventing Heart Disease.
https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/prevention/
United States Department of Agriculture. (2026). MyPlate: Dairy.
https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/dairy
United States Department of Agriculture. (2026). MyPlate: Fruits.
https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/fruits
Author: Amanda Hojnacki, BS
HAND EXPRESSION
How it works
Use your hand to gently massage and compress your breast to remove milk.
What’s Involved
Average Cost
Free
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