Cornmeal Banana Porridge Recipe

Start your day with a taste of Jamaica! This warm and comforting cornmeal banana porridge is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast recipe. Sweet bananas mingle with creamy cornmeal in a subtly spiced porridge that's perfect for a cozy morning. Get the recipe now and enjoy a taste of the islands!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 217.1 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cornmeal Banana Porridge

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How to Make Cornmeal Banana Porridge

  1. Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup fine cornmeal and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour until well combined.
  3. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk into the cornmeal mixture, creating a smooth paste.
  4. Slowly pour the cornmeal paste into the boiling salted water, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Stir in 2 ripe mashed bananas, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the porridge has reached your desired consistency.
  7. Remove from heat and sweeten to taste with honey or maple syrup (about 2-4 tablespoons, depending on preference).
  8. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Jamaican-style breakfast!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

1g

Carbs

15g