Ingredients

2 1/4

cups water

3/4

cup steel-cut oats

2

teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot

1/8

teaspoon salt

1/2

medium banana, mashed

1

container (6 oz) vanilla low-fat yogurt

1

medium mango, seed removed, peeled and chopped (1 cup)

1/2

cup sliced fresh strawberries

2

tablespoons shredded coconut, toasted

2

tablespoons chopped walnuts

Preparation

In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in oats, gingerroot and salt. Reduce heat; simmer gently uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, without stirring, until oats are tender yet slightly chewy; stir in banana. Divide oatmeal evenly among 4 bowls.

Top each serving with yogurt, mango, strawberries, coconut and walnuts. Serve immediately.