Banana Honey Almond Butter Porridge
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A warm, energizing pre-workout porridge with rolled oats, banana, honey and creamy almond butter to fuel your training session.
The pre-workout bowl that warms you from the inside out. Oats, banana, a spoonful of honey, and creamy almond butter all simmer into a thick porridge that fuels a training session — no protein shaker required.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 1/2 cup (50g) rolled oats
- 🫗 1 cup (250ml) low-fat milk (or water)
- 🫗 1 medium ripe banana, sliced
- 🫗 1 tablespoon (15g) almond butter
- 🫗 1 tablespoon (15g) honey
- 🫗 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 🫗 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the oats, milk and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and creamy.
Pour the porridge into a bowl.
Top with the banana slices, almond butter and honey.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve warm.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Cooking over high heat without stirring, which scorches the milk at the bottom.
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Adding all the milk at once and walking away, letting the oats clump together.
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Skipping the pinch of salt, which flattens the flavor of the oats and toppings.
🔄 Variations
Swap almond butter for peanut butter or cashew butter.
Use water instead of milk for a lighter, lower-calorie bowl.
Add a handful of blueberries or a sliced apple in place of the banana.
🧊 Storage
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Best eaten fresh; the oats thicken on standing.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 24 hours and reheat with a splash of milk.
💡 Chef Tips
Tip 1: Use a very ripe banana for natural sweetness, so you can reduce the honey.
Tip 2: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder with the oats for a higher-protein pre-workout bowl.
Tip 3: Thin with a splash of milk if the porridge becomes too thick while cooking.
❓ FAQ
Is this porridge good before a workout? Yes
the quick carbs from oats, banana and honey provide fast energy, while almond butter adds slow-release fats to sustain you.
Can I make it dairy-free? Absolutely, use water or any plant milk such as almond, oat or soy.
How much protein does it contain? Around 15g per serving; adding a scoop of whey or soy protein brings it close to 30g.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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