Banana Porridge

banana porridge
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Mix a banana with your porridge to add a tropical twist to your breakfast. Oatmeal is a healthy and nutritious food source, which contains special beta-glucans that can help combat cholesterol. Keep hydrated however, because oatmeal has a particular tendency to absorb body fluid.

Sweet home banana porridge

Oatmeal and banana are filling and delicious, and oatmeal banana porridge is quick and easy to prepare. Can breakfast get any better?

If you are pressed for time in the mornings, soak your oatmeal in the fridge overnight. You can eat it directly from the fridge the next morning, with the slices of banana.

Inspired to explore more oatmeal recipes? Check out the recipe for tropical oatmeal porridge here!

  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 2
  • 150 g
    oats
  • 1
    banana
  • 1 handful
    raisins
  • 250 ml
    water
  • 20 g
    walnuts
  • 2 tsp.
    cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Cut the banana in half lengthwise and chop into pieces about 1 cm thick.
  2. Pour the oats into a pot; add the banana and raisins.
  3. Add water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent the mixture from sticking.
  4. When it starts to simmer, lower the heat. Let simmer for about 10 minutes until the banana becomes nice and soft. Add some water (or a milk alternative) if it gets too dry. In the meantime, chop the walnuts into pieces.
  5. When the porridge is ready, stir in the nuts and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Tags

Courses: Breakfast
Difficulty: Level 1 (easy)
Cooking time: < 15 minutes
Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Number ingredients: 5-10 ingredients
Taste: Sweet
Preparation method: Cooking
Type of dish: Breakfast cereals

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