Banana & Date Porridge

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Remove stones from dates. Peel banana, slice off one third and set aside with one date half.

Step 2

Chop remaining dates and banana very finely. Place in a small pan and pour 185ml boiling water. Cook over a low heat until you have a thick, mushy, reasonably smooth paste, stirring regularly and using the back of the spoon to crush any lumps; this should take around 10 minutes.

Step 3

While banana-date mixture is cooking, pour the milk into a bowl, tip in the oats, and leave to soak for a few minutes.

Step 4

When banana-date mixture is ready, add the milk and oats to the pan, bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly, until the oats are completely tender.

Step 5

Slice the remaining third of the banana and finely shred the reserved date half. Serve the porridge in a warmed bowl, topped with banana slices and dates.