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Cinnamon banana porridge

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vegan banana porridge oatmeal recipe by Cook Veggielicious

Cinnamon banana porridge, or oatmeal, is one of the most delicious breakfasts imaginable. Sweetened with mashed banana and cinnamon, and topped with toasted seeds, maple syrup and fried banana this is vegan breakfast heaven.

close up of banana porridge in blue bowl

I make a batch of porridge most days for breakfast. Porridge, or oatmeal, is a great breakfast for so many reasons. It is:

  • nutritious
  • warming
  • filling
  • healthy
  • full of energy.

However, it can get a little bit boring.

Cinnamon, banana and maple syrup are a wonderful combination that will make you fall in love with porridge all over again.

Adding mashed banana to the porridge makes it naturally sweeter, without the need to add sugar.

Banana porridge also has a lovely creaminess to it. And that's without even mentioning the taste!

banana oatmeal in blue bowl with sliced banana, seeds and maple syrup on top

Ingredients

To make this cinnamon porridge you will need:

  • 150 g oats (porridge oats)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 500-600 ml plant milk (I usually use oat or almond milk)
  • 1 ripe banana

Which oats are best for porridge?

Different countries have different names for different types of oats.

Here in the UK we usually get two main types:

  1. rolled oats (sometimes called porridge oats)
  2. jumbo oats (like rolled oats but bigger).

I prefer to use regular rolled oats to make my porridge.

However, you can definitely make porridge with jumbo oats if that's what you have. The results will be more textured and less creamy but still delicious.

You can also get sachets of ready-to-cook porridge. Those are best avoided as they won't work well for this recipe.

vegan banana porridge

What are the best vegan porridge toppings?

I also like to add lots of toppings to my porridge to keep it exciting. Vary the textures for a more interesting breakfast. For example crunchy seeds go really well with soft berries.

Here are some of my favourite porridge toppings ideas:

  • Seeds
  • Chopped nuts
  • Sliced fried bananas
  • Chocolate chips
  • Nut butter
  • Tahini
  • Maple syrup
  • Berries - blueberries are particularly good with this banana porridge
  • Coconut flakes.

Is this banana oatmeal suitable for vegans?

Yes, my banana porridge recipe is 100% vegan friendly. Just be sure to use a plant based milk to make it.

You can use any vegan milk to make this porridge recipe. My preferred milks are almond or oat but you can use soya, coconut, hemp or any other plant based milk of your choice.

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vegan banana porridge oatmeal recipe by Cook Veggielicious

How to make healthy cinnamon banana porridge

It's worth taking a little time to make your porridge. It doesn't take long to cook - around 5-7 minutes - but if you are impatient the oats won't quite be soft enough.

  1. Add the oats, cinnamon and a little salt to a small saucepan and cover them with 500ml milk.
  2. Stir well, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer away for 5 minutes or until the oats are cooked. Add a little extra milk, or water, if needed.
  3. Stir your porridge regularly to avoid it sticking to the pan.
  4. Once your porridge is cooked remove it from the heat and stir through the mashed banana. Add your favourite toppings and serve immediately.
close up of banana porridge in blue bowl

Vegan banana porridge

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Cinnamon banana porridge, or oatmeal, is one of the most delicious breakfasts imaginable. Sweetened with mashed banana and cinnamon, and topped with toasted seeds, maple syrup and fried banana this is vegan breakfast heaven.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine British, Vegan
Servings 4 people
Calories 237 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 150 g porridge oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 500-600 ml plant milk I usually use oat or almond
  • 1 ripe banana mashed

Toppings ideas

  • Seeds
  • Chopped nuts
  • Sliced fried bananas
  • Chocolate chips
  • Nut butter
  • Tahini
  • Maple syrup
  • Coconut flakes

Instructions
 

  • Add the oats, cinnamon and a little salt to a small saucepan and cover them with 500ml milk.
  • Stir well, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer away for 5 minutes or until the oats are cooked. Add a little extra milk, or water, if needed.
  • It's a good idea to stir your porridge regularly to avoid it sticking to the pan.
  • Once your porridge is cooked remove it from the heat and stir through the mashed banana. Add your favourite toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.
  2. Nutritional information does not include serving suggestions.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 62mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Debz

    November 08, 2023 at 2:12 pm

    I like to add half of a carrot, finely grated when cooking the oats and a tablespoon of fat free greek yogurt stirred through at the end of cooking. The carrot adds bulk and is great as a hidden veg for children and the yogurt added creaminess and protein

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    • Cook Veggielicious

      November 08, 2023 at 2:20 pm

      These sound like great additions - enjoy!

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