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    Quick And Easy Banana Porridge

    Published: Sep 8, 2022 by Neil 18 Comments

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    A bowl of quick and easy banana porridge topped with sliced banana and cinnamon with a spoon to the side. Mug of coffee and caffetiere in the background. Pin title text overlay at top.

    Start your day off the right way with this delicious quick and easy banana porridge recipe which takes 5 minutes to make and is made with just 5 ingredients!

    Quick and easy banana porridge served in a bowl garnished with sliced banana and ground cinnamon. Serving spoon to the left side. Mug of coffee and cafetiere in the backbround.

    This quick and easy banana porridge will give you a much needed lift on those colder winter mornings.

    Sometimes nothing works better for a healthy and hearty breakfast than a warm bowl of delicious creamy porridge.

    It just puts a smile on your face doesn't it?

    But what you don't want to have to do is spend ages in the kitchen making it.

    I understand that, so you can pretty much prep and cook this creamy banana porridge all in one saucepan in just 5 minutes using simple ingredients.

    Then all that's left for you to do after that is empty it into your breakfast bowl and top it with your favourite toppings!

    And I've got you covered too if you're looking for a no cook banana porridge recipe then why not check out my breakfast banana boost?

    A bowl of banana porridge topped with sliced banana and a spoon to the side. Empty saucepan in the background.

    There are just three simple steps to making a bowl of this delicious breakfast. Check out the steps below.

    Also for my banana porridge recipe I've kept the toppings really simple.

    Just some sliced banana and cinnamon sprinkled over the top.

    Feel free to choose your own toppings.

    But I've suggested other toppings you might want to consider in another list further below.

    Want to know the different between oats, oatmeal or pinhead oats? Check out my perfect porridge recipe!

    The recipe is designed to serve one but you can easily adjust the quantities in the recipe card below so that the whole family can enjoy a healthy breakfast!

    Birds eye view of a bowl of banana porridge with a mug of coffee and cafetiere above it.
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    • Ingredients
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Banana Porridge Benefits
    • Suggested Toppings For Your Porridge
    • FAQ's
    • Other Porridge Recipes For You To Try
    • ๐Ÿ“‹ Quick And Easy Banana Porridge Recipe
    • Nutrition Label
    • Rate The Recipe

    Ingredients

    Quick and easy banana porridge ingredients laid out on a table.
    • Porridge Oats
    • Skimmed Milk
    • Fat Free Greek Yogurt
    • Banana
    • Honey
    • Ground Cinnamon (optional garnish)

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make banana porridge:

    Oats, milk, Greek yogurt and banana in a small saucepan.

    Step 1

    • Place the oats, milk, Greek yogurt and mashed banana in a small saucepan.
    • Heat gently over a low heat until simmering.
    Cooked banana porridge in a saucepan with a spatula in.

    Step 2

    • Cook for about 4-5 minutes stirring frequently.
    Banana porridge served in a bowl. Empty saucepan with spatula in above.

    Step 3

    • Stir in honey. Serve banana oats porridge in a bowl with chosen toppings.

    Substitutions

    • Porridge Oats - use rolled oats or basic porridge oats. Other types of oats may mean your banana oatmeal will take longer to cook.
    • Skimmed Milk - I use skimmed milk for a healthier option. You can use whole milk but it will change the nutritional values.
    • Fat Free Greek Yogurt - plain fat free yogurt is fine.
    • Banana - use ripe bananas. Unripe bananas or green bananas are not recommended.
    • Honey - honey is best for a natural sweetness or use maple syrup.
    • Ground Cinnamon (optional garnish)

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    Banana Porridge Benefits

    • Quick and easy to make. Just 5 minutes.
    • Made in one pot. Less washing up.
    • Perfect for using up ripe bananas. No food waste.
    • A healthy start to the day. Porridge oats are typically low in fat, high in fibre and protein and mostly have a low glycaemic index (GI).
    • Keeps you fuller for longer. Oats are just the thing for excellent source of slow release energy, which will keep you going throughout the day.

    Suggested Toppings For Your Porridge

    • Sliced Banana
    • Chopped Strawberries
    • Blueberries
    • Sultanas
    • Chopped Nuts
    • Pumpkin Seeds
    • Chocolate Chips - or check out my chocolate banana porridge recipe in the list below!
    • Peanut Butter
    • Chia Seeds
    • Other Fresh Fruit Of Your Choice

    FAQ's

    Can You Store Banana Porridge In The Fridge?

    Yes. Place your leftover porridge in a bowl and cover with an air tight seal or store in an airtight container. Store in fridge overnight for maximum 1 day. Although the porridge may discolour slightly overnight it's still fine to eat and can be reheated on your stove or in your microwave. You may need to sweeten it up again with some more honey and top with some cinnamon for extra flavour.

    Can You Make Porridge In The Microwave?

    Yes. Place all ingredients in a microwave suitable bowl. Cook for 3 minutes in the microwave. Stir at each minute.

    How To Make Banana Porridge Vegan?

    Make this into vegan porridge by using plant-based milk like almond milk, coconut milk or oat milk and use maple syrup instead of the honey.

    Other Porridge Recipes For You To Try

    📋 Banana Millet Porridge
    Banana millet porridge is a deliciously creamy tasting alternative breakfast to oatmeal. Gluten free and ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy and satisfying breakfast makes for a great start to the day!
    Check out this recipe
    Banana Millet Porridge is a deliciously creamy tasting alternative breakfast to oatmeal. Gluten free and ready in just 10 to 15 minutes, this healthy and satisfying breakfast makes for a great start to the day!
    Chocolate Chip Banana Coconut Porridge
    Chocolate chip banana coconut porridge is the perfect brunch start to your weekend.
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate chip banana coconut porridge is the perfect brunch start to your weekend. It takes just 5 minutes to combine oats, chocolate chips, banana and coconut milk into this mouthwatering deliciously creamy breakfast lunch!
    Apple Spice Porridge
    Apple spice porridge is a deliciously simple heart-warming breakfast. With a sweet apple taste and aromas of cinnamon, it's literally a hug in a bowl. Perfect for cold winters mornings.
    Check out this recipe
    Apple spice porridge is a deliciously simple heart-warming breakfast. With a sweet apple taste and aromas of cinnamon, it's literally a hug in a bowl. Perfect for cold winters mornings.
    📋 Porridge with Blueberries and Almonds
    A simple low cost original style tasty porridge breakfast. A perfect start to the day, packed full of fibre and energy. Keeping you fuller for longer.
    Check out this recipe
    Porridge with blueberries and almonds is a tasty breakfast made from traditional porridge oats. It's a simple perfect start to the day. Packed full of fibre and energy, it keeps you fuller for longer!
    Quick and easy banana porridge served in a bowl garnished with sliced banana and ground cinnamon. Serving spoon to the left side. Mug of coffee and cafetiere in the backbround.
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    5 from 9 votes

    📋 Quick And Easy Banana Porridge Recipe

    Start your day off the right way with this delicious quick and easy banana porridge recipe which takes 5 minutes to make and is made with just 5 ingredients!
    Prep Time1 minute min
    Cook Time4 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: British
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 385kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring jug
    • Potato masher
    • Measuring spoons
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • 30 g porridge oats
    • 150 ml skimmed milk
    • 50 ml no fat Greek yogurt
    • 1 small banana about 70g, mashed
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • Pinch ground cinnamon optional garnish
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Place the oats, milk, Greek yogurt and banana in a small saucepan and heat gently until simmering.
    • Cook for about 4-5 minutes stirring frequently.
    • When cooked, stir in the honey, and serve in a bowl garnished with the ground cinnamon if required and any other toppings of your choice.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 702mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Quick And Easy Banana Porridge
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 385 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 14mg5%
    Sodium 88mg4%
    Potassium 702mg20%
    Carbohydrates 73g24%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 41g46%
    Protein 15g30%
    Vitamin A 230IU5%
    Vitamin C 11mg13%
    Calcium 249mg25%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. sherry

      September 08, 2022 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      i do love a bowl of porridge on a cold morning. i like it with almond milk and bran cereal - good for the gut ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 08, 2022 at 11:00 am

        Sounds lovely Sherry. You can use almond milk and add bran cereal to this recipe. It would be even more healthy!

        Reply
    2. Linger, Kristy Murray

      September 08, 2022 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      This is definitely a warm-you-up kind-of recipe and just in time for cooler mornings here in the Midwest. I love how simple yet how comforting and healthy this is to start your day. Sounds fantastic. Bananas are one of my favorite fruits which made me even happier when I read your recipe. Thanks Neil for sharing.

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 09, 2022 at 5:18 am

        Thanks Kristy! We've had a sudden turn in our weather here in Scotland. The sun seems to have gone away and it's definitely out with warm and comforting breakfasts like these!

        Reply
    3. angiesrecipes

      September 09, 2022 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      I too just made some since the weather is getting crispy and cool. So easy, quick, and delicious..a perfect dish to kick start the day!
      angiesrecipes.

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 09, 2022 at 12:04 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it Angie! If the weather continues dark and cold and rainy here, I'll be having this every morning until the sun comes out again!

        Reply
    4. David @ Spiced

      September 09, 2022 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      It's almost oatmeal season! As soon as the mornings turn a bit chilly, I switch from cereal to oatmeal for breakfast. This one sounds easy and delicious...perfect for busy mornings after I drop Robbie off at school! This recipe makes me want to put on a hoodie and curl up on the couch with a bowl of porridge. Yum!!

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 10, 2022 at 6:54 am

        I have porridge just about every morning of the year David so from time to time I need to change it up. This is just one of the many different oatmeal variations I have. Hope you get a chance to make it and enjoy it!

        Reply
    5. Charlie DeSando

      September 09, 2022 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      Neil, very nice, looks great

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 10, 2022 at 6:54 am

        Charlie, thank you.

        Reply
    6. Michelle

      September 12, 2022 at 10:24 pm

      5 stars
      Love starting off my day with a nice bowl of porridge -- perfect breakfast for fall! I have yet to try it with honey, so that will be on my agenda! Thanks for sharing, Neil!

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 13, 2022 at 7:43 am

        Thanks Michelle. I like mine with honey as it means it's healthier than using sugar. You can also use maple syrup too.

        Reply
    7. Kelly | Foodtasia

      September 13, 2022 at 8:20 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great idea to cook the banana with the porridge! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 13, 2022 at 8:40 pm

        Thanks Kelly. It just keeps everything nice and simple, all done in the same pot!

        Reply
    8. Shashi

      September 14, 2022 at 1:37 am

      5 stars
      Neil - I am loving the sound of this banana pudding - like porridge/oatmeal. Tomorrow is a chillier morning so I cannot wait to whip up a bowl of this before I walk my dog!

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 14, 2022 at 6:59 am

        This will set you up well for a good walk with your dog. Thanks Shashi. Enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Raymund

      September 21, 2022 at 11:49 pm

      5 stars
      We usually do this quite frequent, a nice got to breakfast when in a hurry

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 22, 2022 at 6:29 am

        Can't agree more with you there Raymund. For this time of year this is our go-to recipe for cold winters mornings as well! Thanks for the comment.

        Reply
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