2-Ingredient Breakfasts · Number 4

Banana Porridge

  • Two ingredients
  • 4 min
From the eater's angle on the oak table, one deep bowl of banana porridge under fresh banana coins, a single spoon resting in it and a glass of water beside, enough for one
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You need

Good to know: One serving each; salt, pepper, water and a little butter or oil for the pan are free.

What to do

  1. In your biggest microwave bowl, mash half the banana; stir in the oats, 1 cup water and a pinch of salt.
  2. Microwave 1½ min, stir, and give it 30 sec more if runny.
  3. Stand 1 min.
  4. Slice the other half on top.

Adapted from a recipe by Quaker.

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