Green Banana Porridge

Name: Green Banana Porridge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 6 green bananas, peeled, chopped; 3 cups water; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract

A smooth and hearty Caribbean breakfast porridge cooked with warm spices and coconut milk.

35 minEasyServes 4250 cal/serving

JamaicanBreakfastStovetop and BlenderVegetarianNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

6 green bananas, peeled, chopped
3 cups water
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1

Blend 6 peeled, chopped green bananas with 1 cup of water until completely smooth.
2

Bring remaining 3 cups water, 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.
3

Slowly whisk the blended banana mixture into the boiling liquid.
4

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring continuously until thick.
5

Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Questions

Can I make Green Banana Porridge dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Green Banana Porridge keep?

Blend the base ahead and freeze it for up to a month, then re-blend it briefly before serving. Once assembled it does not keep; the texture goes as it melts, so eat it right away.

Can I halve or double Green Banana Porridge?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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