Caramelised Banana Porridge

Sticky banana, caramelised and served with a warming cooked oats. It's gluten-free, vegan and perfect as an indulgent breakfast on a cold, rainy day.

Even though this breakfast is made with simple and wholesome ingredients, it is very satisfying and will surely impress. 15 Minutes is all it takes to make this.

The porridge I cooked on the stovetop, but this can easily be replaced with a simple vanilla overnight oats.

TO MAKE THIS YOU WILL NEED

OATS

An old fashioned rolled oats is my preferred option, but you can also use steel cut or a quick cooking oats. Just bear in mind that the steel cut and quick oats may have different cooking times and cooking methods.

Use a certified gluten-free oats if needed.

BANANA

Make sure the banana is not overripe as the banana might get a bit too soft and a bit mushy during cooking.

OIL

I used coconut oil, but you can also use unsalted vegan butter.

MAPLE SYRUP

I used maple syrup in this recipe as it is refined sugar-free. However, you can also substitute this with coconut sugar or brown sugar. If you are using a sugar, add it to the coconut oil straight from the beginning. Let the cook for a bit until the sugar has melted before adding the banana slices.

NON-DAIRY MILK

I usually use almond milk to make a creamy oats. However you can substitute with water or use a half water/half almond milk mixture. Oat or soy milk will also work well.

ADDITIONAL FLAVOURS

A bit of cinnamon, maca powder and vanilla extract are optional to add, but delicious.

ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS (optional)

Cacao nibs, sesame seeds, crushed walnuts, tahini or almond butter all make great toppings for this breakfast.

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CARAMELISED BANANA PORRIDGE

Sticky banana, caramelised and served with a warming oats. It's gluten-free, vegan and perfect as a bit more of an indulgent breakfast on a cold, rainy day.

Serves: 2

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup (95g) porridge oats

• 2 cups (500ml) almond milk

• 1 large (or 2 small) banana, cut lengthways

• 1 - 2 tbsp maple syrup, plus more for serving

• 1 tsp coconut oil

• Pinch of sea salt

• 1 tsp maca powder (optional)

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small pot, add oats, salt and almond milk, cook on low, until at desired consistency. Mine takes about 8 - 10 minutes. Add the maca powder and vanilla for the last 3 minutes of the cooking. Add more almond milk if needed.

2. In another pan at the same time, add the coconut oil a low-medium heat, add the maple syrup and the banana slices (cut-side down) and let them cook until the banana is golden and caramelised. If you are using sugar, please read my notes in the blog post above.

3. Spoon the porridge into two bowls, add bananas and any other toppings you desire. Serve with more almond milk if needed.

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