Scottish · Free recipe
Creamy Banana Oat Porridge
Half a banana melts right into the simmering oats for natural sweetness and a silky body, while the other half gets seared in butter until caramelized. A pinch of salt and a slow stir give the porridge its cozy, spoon-coating texture.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 17 min
- Serves
- 2
- Level
- Easy
Method
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Mash 1 banana in a medium saucepan until almost smooth, then add the oats, milk, water, salt, and cinnamon.
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Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then lower the heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats are tender and the porridge is thick and creamy.
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While the oats cook, slice the second banana into thick coins. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat, sprinkle in the brown sugar, and add the banana in a single layer.
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Sear the banana for about 1 minute per side, until the edges caramelize and the sugar bubbles into a light syrup.
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Spoon the porridge into bowls, loosening with a splash of milk if it has set, and top with the caramelized banana, its pan syrup, and walnuts.
Zest note from the test kitchen
Use a banana with plenty of brown freckles for the mash; its sugars are fully developed, so you get sweetness and flavor without needing any extra sweetener in the pot.
