Oats, banana and milk porridge

Name: Oats, banana and milk porridge
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 2 portions

A simple pan-Indian breakfast porridge of rolled oats simmered in pasteurised milk with mashed banana — quick, filling and gentle on the stomach.

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For 2 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Step 1. Bring the milk and water to a gentle simmer in a pan.
Step 2. Add the oats and cook on low heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring often, until creamy.
Step 3. Stir in the mashed banana and cook for 1 more minute.
Step 4. Sweeten lightly with honey or jaggery if wished and serve warm.

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

In pregnancy, cook eggs until the white and yolk are completely set, and cook chicken, mutton and fish right through until piping hot.
Use pasteurised milk, or boil loose milk and cool it before use; choose curd and paneer made from pasteurised or boiled milk.
Wash all vegetables and fruit in clean running water, and use safe drinking water for cooking, soaking and drinking.
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours (within one hour in hot weather), store cooked rice cold and reheat once until piping hot throughout.
Avoid raw or lightly cooked sprouts in pregnancy — cook sprouts thoroughly before eating.
No alcohol is used in this recipe.

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Maternal nutrition — guidance for pregnant women — Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, reviewed 10 September 2026
Milk and milk products — safety and pasteurisation — Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), reviewed 10 September 2026