Cinnamon porridge with banana & berries

By Good Food

Start the day in a superhealthy way with energy-boosting oats and fresh fruit

Prep:15 mins
Cook:5 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 266
fat 2g
saturates 1g
carbs 53g
sugars 34g
fibre 5g
protein 12g
salt 0.24g

Ingredients

100g porridge oats
½ tsp cinnamon, plus extra to serve
4 tsp demerara sugar
450ml skimmed milk
3 bananas, sliced
400g punnet strawberries, hulled and halved
150g pot fat-free natural yogurt

Tip

To oven cook
Heat the oven to 150C/ 130 fan/ gas 2. In an ovenproof dish, thoroughly mix the oats, cinnamon, sugar and the milk. Cover with foil and cook for 45 mins. Remove and stir through half the banana and bake for 15 mins more. Finish recipe as above.

Method

In a medium-sized saucepan, mix the oats, cinnamon, sugar, milk and half the sliced bananas. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally. Turn down the heat and cook for 4-5 mins, stirring all the time.
Remove and divide between 4 bowls, top with the remaining banana, strawberries, a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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