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Banana porridge
Kid-friendlyOne pot

Banana porridge

Warm, filling and easy on the budget.

Time 8 min
EffortEasy
Per serving$0.67
Calories359 kcal

Cost at typical US prices for what the recipe uses. Your shop's live price is shown when you tap through from your list.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • Old-fashioned oats7 oz
  • Milk (2%)3Β½ cups
  • Bananas2 bananas
  • Honey1 oz

Also uses from the cupboard: table salt, ground black pepper. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Gluten, Milk.

Always check the label. Products vary by store and brand, so check what you actually buy for allergens and anything else you avoid.

Nutrition per adult portion
359
calories
13g
protein
59g
carbs
8g
fat
6g
fiber

Estimated from typical ingredient values, counting a teaspoon of cooking oil for each portion. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

  1. Put the oats and milk in a pan over a medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring often so it does not stick.7 oz old-fashioned oats3Β½ cups milk
  2. Turn the heat down and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, until thick and creamy. Add a splash more milk or water if you like it looser.
  3. Spoon into bowls, slice the banana over the top and finish with a little honey if you have it.2 bananas1 oz honey
The trick that makes it

Add a pinch of salt to the oats. It sounds odd but it brings out the sweetness.

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