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A bowl of slow cooker banana porridge topped with sultanas, nuts and caramel topping at the bottom. A spoon to the left. Rest of porridge at top in slow cooker. Dishes of chopped nuts in between.
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📋 Slow Cooker Banana Porridge

Slow cooker banana porridge is a creamy, comforting make-ahead breakfast made with oats, mashed bananas, chia seeds, and milk. This easy batch-cook recipe is perfect for freezing and reheating, meaning less stress for busy mornings!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 263kcal
Author Neil

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Cooking oil spray
  • 300 g rolled oats
  • 1.5 litres semi-skimmed milk
  • 3 medium sized ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with a little cooking oil spray. This will prevent sticking.
  • Add the oats, milk, mashed bananas, chia seeds, and vanilla essence. Stir well to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours or on high for 1–2 hours, stir occasionally.
  • Once cooked, stir well and add a splash more milk if it’s too thick.
  • Serve warm with your favourite toppings. See FAQ's for suggested toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.02mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg