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White bowl of toasted sesame banana porridge with caramelized banana slices and scattered sesame seeds on linen

Toasted Sesame Banana Porridge

A creamy oat porridge with caramelized banana, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Naturally sweetened, dairy-free, and ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Porridge base
  • 160 g rolled oats old-fashioned, not quick oats
  • 480 ml oat milk, unsweetened plus 2 tbsp more if needed to loosen
  • 120 ml water
  • 1 large ripe banana divided, half mashed into oats, half caramelized
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
Sesame finish
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 tbsp per serving, added off the heat
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, white or black lightly toasted in a dry pan
Caramelized banana topping
  • 1 large ripe banana sliced lengthways or into thick coins
  • 2 tsp maple syrup optional drizzle to serve

Method
 

Toast the sesame seeds
  1. Place sesame seeds in a dry nonstick skillet over medium heat. Toast for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they smell nutty and a few begin to pop. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
Cook the porridge
  1. Combine oat milk, water, rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Peel one banana and mash half of it with a fork directly into the saucepan. Stir to combine.
  3. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until the oats are thick, creamy, and the liquid is mostly absorbed. Add a splash of extra oat milk if the mixture tightens up too quickly.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in the toasted sesame oil and mix until fully incorporated.
Caramelize the banana
  1. Slice the second banana lengthways or into thick coins.
  2. Heat the same nonstick skillet over high heat. Place banana pieces cut-side down in the dry pan with no oil.
  3. Cook for 60-90 seconds without moving until the underside is deep golden brown and slightly sticky. Flip and cook 30 seconds more. Remove from heat.
Assemble and serve
  1. Divide the porridge between two bowls.
  2. Lay the caramelized banana pieces over the top.
  3. Scatter toasted sesame seeds over each bowl. Drizzle with maple syrup if you'd like extra sweetness, and serve immediately.

Notes

For a slightly savory version, stir in 1 teaspoon of white miso paste with the sesame oil at the end. The miso deepens the umami without tipping the bowl into full savory territory.