Banana Berry Porridge
Breakfast
This is a delightful breakfast that combines creamy oats with the natural sweetness of bananas and the burst of flavour from the berries, creating a comforting and nutritious bowl of porridge, perfect for a wholesome start to the day.
For Exercise Day
Performance Benefits
This recipe offers a balance of macronutrients, providing a mix of complex carbohydrates from oats, which help to provide a sustained release of energy throughout the day. The protein from milk, peanut butter, and Greek yoghurt aids in muscle growth and recovery post-exercise.
Health Benefits
The berries contribute antioxidants, promoting immune and brain health, whilst also reducing inflammation. Potassium from the banana is involved in the contraction of muscles, including the heart. It helps ensure proper muscle function and prevents muscle weakness and cramps. It is also involved in nervous system functioning and in maintaining the balance of fluids inside and outside of our cells, which is essential for normal cell function and overall hydration.
Expert Tips
Top off your porridge with whatever fruit you would like. To increase the protein content, add some protein powder to the mix!
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 50 g Oats
- 200 ml Milk
- 100 ml Water
- 75 g Raspberries
- 100 g Blueberries
- 1 Banana
- 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
- 1 tbsp Greek Yoghurt
- 1 tsp Honey
servings
Instructions
- Add the oats, water and ¾ of the milk to the saucepan over a medium heat.
- Mix well, then add in ½ of the blueberries.
- Continue to mix as the porridge thickens.
- After a few minutes, add the remaining milk and stir until your desired thickness is reached.
- Pour your porridge into a bowl.
- Top with the remaining blueberries, raspberries, banana, greek yoghurt and peanut butter.
- Drizzle the honey over the top, mix together and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 700gCalories: 606kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 25.5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 6.2mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 960mgFiber: 10.5gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 8.4ugVitamin C: 38.8mgCalcium: 392mgIron: 3.2mg
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