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Improving nutrient density in meals.

Are you eating the same ol' oatmeal morning after morning?
Do you fix it with just water?

Try adding milk instead of water and you will bump up the protein and depending on the % of fat in your milk add some fat.

Another idea is to try this recipe:
Peanut Butter-Banana Oatmeal Serves 2-3
1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal, 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
(do not use quck-cooking or instant)
1 banana cut into 1/4 ich slices, 1/3 cup low fat milk
2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon margarine
Pinch salt
Combine oatmeal, water and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring, over medium high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, until thickened and creamy.
Add the peanut butter, banana, milk and margarine; mix gently to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Divide among individual bowls and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving 212 calories, 7 grams protein, 8 grams fat, 4 grams fiber.