Instant Oat and Banana Breakfast Porridge

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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A creamy, comforting breakfast porridge made instantly with oats and ripe bananas, lightly sweetened and spiced with cinnamon. This American-inspired Instant Pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 7 minutes, combines rolled oats, milk (or plant-based milk), ripe banana 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 1, 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.

Prep: 2 min Cook: 5 min Serves 1 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
1 medium, mashed ripe banana
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp honey
a pinch salt
2 tbsp, optional chopped walnuts

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 cup milk, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
Step 2: Reduce heat to low and cook for 3-4 minutes until the oats are soft and porridge is creamy.
Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 1 medium mashed ripe banana, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp honey until well combined.
Step 4: Pour into a bowl and top with 2 tbsp chopped walnuts if desired for crunch. Serve immediately while warm.