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Banana porridge

This vegan banana porridge is ready within 15 minutes. You can use gluten-free porridge oats and  serve it with other toppings if preferred (for example walnuts, pecans, dried fruits, yogurt etc.) You can use normal milk for a vegetarian version or other type of plant-based milk if preferred (oat, soy, hazelnut & coconut would work well). Perfect dish for a healthy breakfast!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: British
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled porridge oats gluten-free, if needed
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 2.5 cups almond milk
  • 2 bananas
  • 4 dates chopped
  • 2 Tbsp mixed pumpkin & sunflower seeds
  • 1 tsp milled chia seeds
  • Maple syrup or honey optional

Method
 

  1. Put the porridge oats in a saucepan and mix in the cinnamon. Add the almond milk, then turn on the heat.
  2. Meanwhile, mash one banana with a fork, then add it to the pan.
  3. Simmer over low heat for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little more milk, if needed. Turn off the heat, then put a lid on and rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Slice the other banana.
  5. Spoon the porridge into two bowls, and top with the banana.
  6. Scatter the seeds around the bananas, then add the chopped dates.
  7. Drizzle with some maple syrup or honey, if liked.
  8. Serve warm.