Quick And Easy Banana Porridge

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!

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?

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!

Jump to:

• Ingredients
• Step By Step Instructions
• Substitutions
• Banana Porridge Benefits
• Suggested Toppings For Your Porridge
• FAQ's
• Other Porridge Recipes For You To Try
• 📋 Quick And Easy Banana Porridge Recipe
• Nutrition Label
• Rate The Recipe

Ingredients

• 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:

Step 1

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

Step 2

• Cook for about 4-5 minutes stirring frequently.

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

Nutrition Label

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

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