Porridge is a childhood classic for most of us. It’s such a simple dish, yet it packs so much flavor. And now that a cold front is officially making its way throughout the country, porridge is the perfect meal to wake up to in the morning. Shanika Graham-White (@Orchidsandsweettea_) created a warm and cozy banana chia oatmeal porridge that you won’t get enough of. And it’s dairy and gluten-free. Graham-White created this fun and flavorful recipe to pay homage to her Jamaican roots.
Previously, we talked about the health benefits of oatmeal. It is nutritious and packed with essential nutrients like iron, magnesium, zinc, and more. Not to mention oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and antioxidants.
I grew up eating porridge savory or sweet. For instance, my grandmother would make a savory porridge with fried eggs and chili oil. Either way, it is excellent served, sweet or unsweetened.
Banana Chai Oatmeal Porridge
Most of us already own these ingredients and are probably in high rotation this fall.
Oatmeal:
- 1 cup thick-cut Rolled oats, organic
- 1Â very ripe banana, mashed
- 2 cups of Almond milk (You can use water or your fave plant-based milk instead!)
- 1 (14 oz.) can full-fat coconut milk/cream (You can sub with your fave plant-based milk; See Notes!)
- 1Â (7 oz.) can of dairy-free condensed milk
- ¼ cup organic brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Chai Spice Blend:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of black pepper
Toppings (optional):
- Banana slices
- Nuts
- Chia seeds
- Granola, homemade or store-bought
Instructions:
- Add oats, coconut milk, Almond milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cardamom, cloves, black pepper, and sea salt to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until everything is combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low so that everything simmers for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once done, oats should thicken and become swollen + fluffy, and creamy with half the liquid remaining. Stir in the condensed milk, brown sugar, and mashed banana and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes before removing it from the heat.
- To serve, portion oatmeal into serving bowl(s) and top with sliced bananas, your fave nuts, chia seeds, and granola, if desired.
- Enjoy!
