Creamy Jamaican Green Banana Porridge

green banana porridge in white bowl with green banana and nutmeg in background

Creamy Jamaican Green Banana Porridge

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.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Caribbean

Keyword green banana porridge, jamaican green banana porridge

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 14

Total Time 24

Servings people

Calories 355kcal

Author Tanya

Equipment

Blender

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.

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.

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