Banana and Cardamom Porridge with Honey Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

Warm, comforting porridge made with mashed bananas and fragrant cardamom, sweetened with a drizzle of honey for a nourishing breakfast. This African-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, combines ripe bananas, rolled oats, water into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, mashed ripe bananas
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 2 tbsp honey
• a pinch salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 2 cups water, and 1 cup milk. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
2. Step 2: Add 2 mashed ripe bananas, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes until thickened and creamy.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes. Serve the porridge warm with 2 tbsp honey drizzled over each serving.