Porridge with caramelised bananas

Porridge with caramelised bananas: creamy oats with plant milk, Ceylon cinnamon, walnuts and golden pan-fried banana.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• Cooking time: 10 min
• Total time: 15 min
• Calories: 390 kcal per serving
• Protein: 12 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Carbs: 68 g

Ingredients

• 1 small banana
• 50g rolled oats
• 200ml plant milk
• ½ tsp Ceylon cinnamon
• 1 tbsp walnuts
• 1 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · saucepan · chopping board · knife · mixing bowl · wooden spoon

1. Bring the oats to the boil in a pan with the plant milk and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat and simmer until creamy, stirring now and then.
2. Halve the banana lengthways. Heat the coconut oil in a non-stick frying pan and place the banana halves in it cut side down.
3. Drizzle the banana with maple syrup or honey and sprinkle with Ceylon cinnamon. Fry briefly until the cut sides are golden brown and the banana softens.
4. Roughly chop the walnuts. Stir the porridge once more and add a little more plant milk if you want it looser.
5. Spoon the porridge into a bowl. Top with the caramelised banana and sprinkle with walnuts.

Good to know

A breakfast like this feels like a little extra without getting complicated. Warm, soft and lightly sweet – just right for slow mornings.

Swaps

Banana → mixed berries (less sugar, more fibre and polyphenols) Plant milk → unsweetened organic tinned coconut milk diluted with water (no seed oils, creamier thanks to its natural fats) Maple syrup/honey → unsweetened apple purée (less free sugar, natural sweetness) Coconut oil → ghee or grass-fed butter (more stable at high heat, no seed oils)

Allergens

Contains tree nuts (walnuts). Oats contain gluten (unless labelled gluten-free). It usually suits children and is fine during pregnancy – honey isn't suitable for babies in their first year. Depending on the plant milk, it may also contain soya or tree nuts. Contains: gluten (oats), tree nuts (walnuts).

Frequently asked questions

What's special about Ceylon cinnamon?

On average, Ceylon cinnamon contains much less coumarin than cassia cinnamon. That matters most if you use cinnamon regularly.

Which fatty acids are in walnuts?

Walnuts mainly contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid. They also have smaller amounts of monounsaturated and saturated fatty acids.

Does banana suit a sensitive stomach?

Many people find ripe banana mild. Very ripe bananas or large portions can still cause wind in some people.

Which types of fibre do oats provide?

Oats contain soluble and insoluble fibre, including beta-glucans. These are among the characteristic components of oats.

Does the choice of plant milk make a nutritional difference?

Yes, protein, fat and micronutrients vary considerably depending on the type. Fortified plant milk can also contain calcium, vitamin D or vitamin B12.

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