Spiced Cardamom Banana Oat Porridge
A warm, comforting bowl of oats simmered with cardamom and cinnamon, topped with sweet banana and crunchy almonds for a nourishing start to the day.

Total
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
1
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Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cup Rolled oats
- 1 cup cup Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 Banana
- 1/4 tsp tsp Cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp tsp Honey(optional)
- 1 tbsp tbsp Almonds(optional)
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine the oats, milk, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt.
- 2
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Cook for 5-7 minutes until the oats are soft and creamy, adding a splash of water if too thick.
- 4
Slice half the banana and stir it into the porridge; save the rest for topping.
- 5
Transfer to a bowl, top with remaining banana slices, honey, and chopped almonds.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbohydrate | 60 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 20 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
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