Description
Start your day right with this comforting and delicious Caramelized Banana Porridge. Creamy oats topped with sweet, caramelized bananas make for a satisfying breakfast that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Main Porridge:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Caramelized Bananas:
- 2 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon butter (or coconut oil)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Chopped nuts or chia seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Main Porridge: In a medium saucepan, combine oats, milk, salt, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and cinnamon. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until creamy.
- Caramelized Bananas: While the oats cook, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add banana slices and cook for 2–3 minutes until they begin to soften. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of maple syrup and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden and caramelized. Stir in the vanilla extract and remove from heat.
- Assembly: Spoon the porridge into bowls and top with caramelized bananas. Garnish with chopped nuts or chia seeds if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use steel-cut oats for a chewier texture (increase cooking time accordingly).
- Add a dollop of nut butter for extra richness and protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
