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Banana Oats Porridge

An iron and fibre-rich breakfast aligned with WHO recommendations for energy-dense complementary foods, using oats — a whole grain endorsed by ICMR dietary guidelines.

Prep:2 min
Cook:8 min
Serves:1
Difficulty:easy

Nutritional highlights

195 kcal

Calories

2.2mg

Iron

4g

Fibre

360mg

Potassium

Contains allergens

Dairy · Gluten

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp rolled oats
  • ¾ cup full-fat milk or water
  • 1 small ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 tsp ghee or butter
  • Pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1Bring milk to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan.
  2. 2Add oats and cook on medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 5–6 minutes.
  3. 3Remove from heat and stir in mashed banana.
  4. 4Add ghee and cinnamon.
  5. 5Cool to lukewarm before serving to young children.

Tags:

Iron-richFibre-richBreakfastEnergy-dense