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Easy Banana Porridge

Creamy banana porridge (banana oatmeal) made with mashed banana, flavoured with warming cinnamon spice, and topped with sliced banana and crunchy walnuts!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine British
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 661kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Jug
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 125 g Rolled Oats
  • 650 ml Milk
  • 2 Bananas 1 mashed, 1 sliced
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoon Walnuts

Instructions

  • Place the oats, milk, mashed banana, and cinnamon in a large saucepan and bring to a boil on a medium heat.
  • Turn the heat down to low and continue to cook for 5 minutes (stirring often) until the porridge is cooked and creamy.
  • Spoon the porridge into bowls and top with maple syrup, sliced banana, walnuts.

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • Overripe bananas have natural sweetness, so you may find you don't need the maple syrup at the end of cooking.
  • Cut the calories and use water instead of milk.
  • The amount of porridge this recipe will make will serve 2 adults or 3 children. It can easily be doubled.
  • Make the porridge in a slow cooker.
 
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the porridge for breakfast with fresh fruit and juice. My kids also enjoy a bowl before bed in the winter.
Try different porridge toppings. Here are a few of our favourites;
 
Storage:
  • To Store. Porridge is best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • To Reheat. Reheat the porridge in the microwave with a splash of extra milk to help loosen it.
  • To Freeze. The porridge can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost fully in the fridge before reheating as above
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Banana Porridge
Amount per Serving
Calories
661
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
33
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
147
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
1169
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
 
100
g
33
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
44
g
49
%
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
605
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
442
mg
44
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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