Baked banana porridge

I have to agree that this is a prolonged way of making porridge. I was expecting something a bit better but it was nice.

Never again. Very disappointed with the result. Just felt like a lot of extra effort and time when you might as well make it the usual way and get a better result. Took longer to cook than the recipe.

I made this for my husband’s breakfast, as he is recovering from 2 heart attacks, he is trying to eat healthy breakfasts. I followed the recipe to the letter and it turned out very stodgy. I was quite disappointed. Hubby was very impressed though, he thought it was very sweet and loved the taste of the banana all the way through the porridge. I had to use another good glug of milk to loosen the porridge before it went into the bowl though! I am Scottish. I have been eating porridge all my days. Porridge is supposed to have a creamy texture. It is not supposed to be stodgy. If it is, then you are not doing it right. Also, porridge has to be stirred constantly, to encourage the oats to breakdown and absorb the fluid. We have a special tool for that job in Scotland, it’s called a Spurtle. No spurtle, no problem, just use a balloon whisk. In a pot on the hob, Milk/Water equal amounts, add your porridge oats, half a tsp of both cinnamon and ginger and apply heat. Stir and mix until creamy. Put it in a bowl, add fruit, and milk if required or a wee bit of honey. That’s it. Easy. It takes 5 mins to make. Why over complicate things?

Love this recipe! First time I followed the recipe and it was delicious, and the second time I added blueberries, 1/4 tsp each of baking powder and vanilla extract and cooked it for slightly longer and it was even better! Tastes like a dessert, definitely reccomend adding blueberries, even if they’re frozen ones.

I have made this twice in 2 days. It seems like quite an easy way to make good porridge (no standing over the hob). I preferred it nice and soft - in my oven nearer the 25min time. Also I liked the banana chunks on top cut a bit smaller than suggested but It doesn’t look as pretty.