This Jamaican Green banana porridge is a delicious breakfast staple that is delicious and healthy. Creamy, smooth, and flavorful, it’s a recipe your whole family will love.
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Porridge is one of my all-time favorite breakfast items. Most mornings, we would usually have cornmeal porridge or oatmeal, but if we had green bananas in the house, this was the porridge we were making.
Green banana porridge takes a little bit of prep but the results are totally worth it. The porridge is smooth, thick, creamy, and flavored with spiced and sweetened with condensed milk. This delicious and healthy breakfast can’t be beaten!
If you’re a fan of Jamaican food, try my other Jamaican breakfast recipes, like this ackee and saltfish and these Jamaican banana fritters.
How to make Jamaican green banana porridge
Gather your ingredients. This banana porridge uses raw green bananas.
The skin on a green banana is tough and you will need to peel the green banana by cutting the skin off.
How to remove the peel from a green banana
Peel and cut your green bananas by using a pairing knife. Start by cutting off the stem of the banana. Then, create a slit down the side of the banana and then remove the peel.
Blend the green banana with milk
Once peeled, add green banana, coconut milk, and almond milk to a blender. Blend on medium speed until the mixture is smooth.
Cook the porridge on the stove
Meanwhile, bring water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a pot.
Add mixture from blender to boiling water and stir until the banana mixture is dissolved in the water. Reduce heat and continue to cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 12 minutes, until the porridge thickens.
After 12 minutes, stir in vanilla extract, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and allow to cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in condensed milk to taste.
Serve and enjoy.
What are green bananas?
Green bananas are unripe bananas. They are usually firmer and less sweet than ripe bananas. They are typically cooked, usually by boiling, before being eaten. Green bananas are available in most supermarkets in the produce section or in international markets.
Is Green banana porridge healthy?
Yes! Green bananas contain a good amount of dietary fiber and are a good source of potassium. These are important for keeping the digestive system healthy and preventing constipation. They also contain vitamins and minerals that can help boost the immune system, improve heart health, and increase energy levels.
Notes on Green banana porridge
- To make this recipe vegan, sub the condensed milk with vegan condensed milk.
- If you find that porridge is too thick and making large bubbles, stir in a little more water.
- Uses any spices you like to season, like a whole cinnamon stick, pimento berries, or almond essence. Remove any whole spices before serving.
- Remember to stir the porridge often to prevent lumping.
- Serve this with your favorite breakfast items, like toast, fruit, and a nice cup of coffee.
I hope you enjoy this Jamaican banana porridge as much as we do.
Looking for other Jamaican recipes? Try these out.
If you made this green banana porridge recipe, I’d love to hear from you. Please leave a comment below. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!
Creamy Jamaican Green Banana Porridge
Ingredients
- 4 green bananas peel removed
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk of your choice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk or to taste
Instructions
- Add peeled green bananas, coconut milk, and almond milk to a blender. Blend on medium speed until the mixture is smooth.
- Meanwhile, bring water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a pot.
- Add mixture from blender to boiling water and stir until the banana mixture is dissolved in the water. Reduce heat and continue to cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 12 minutes, until the porridge thickens.
- After 12 minutes, stir in vanlla extract, allspice, innamon, and nutmeg, and vallow to cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in condensed milk to taste.
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Notes
- Peel and cut your green bananas by using a pairing knife. Start by cutting off the stem of the banana. Then, create a slit down the side of the banana and then remove the peel.
- To make this recipe vegan, sub the condensed milk with vegan condensed milk.
- If you find that porridge is too thick and making large bubbles, stir in a little more water.
- Uses any spices you like to season, like a whole cinnamon stick, pimento berries, or almond essence. Remove any whole spices before serving.
- Remember to stir the porridge often to prevent lumping.
danni
Thursday 4th of April 2024
just a 25 year old missing her nana's porridge, grateful this recipe exists online thank you
Kulveen Virdee
Wednesday 1st of February 2023
I am always looking for fiber and prebiotic rich recipes and this was so good, my 5 year old exclaimed, “this is perfect for a February night!” Thank you so much for sharing, I loved reading about your memories of this recipe. I’ll be sharing this post with patients who are looking for healthy breakfast ideas.
Tanya
Tuesday 7th of February 2023
Thanks so much Kulveen :)
Luci
Tuesday 15th of November 2022
I made my 3rd batch just a few minutes ago. In about a week. LOL. Love it! Sooooo yummy. Breakfast just got BETTERRRRR!