Banana Cereal Porridge
Banana Cereal Porridge is a warm, comforting breakfast dish made by cooking cereal grains like oats or rice in milk or water, then sweetening and flavoring it with mashed or sliced bananas. It's a popular and versatile meal found in various forms across many cultures, from Western-style oatmeal to Asian rice congees.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates for energy, with a moderate amount of protein if made with milk, and provides key nutrients like potassium from the banana and fiber from the cereal. A typical serving generally ranges from 200 to 350 calories, depending on the specific ingredients and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
Per 1 bowl (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a universal concept of transforming simple, staple grains into a nourishing meal, with variations like Filipino 'Champorado' (chocolate rice porridge) sometimes incorporating bananas. Nutritionally, the banana adds natural sweetness and creaminess, reducing the need for added sugars while contributing essential vitamins.
