Fruity Porridge Microwave
Start your day with a warm, wholesome, and fruity twist on the classic porridge—made effortlessly in the microwave! This Fruity Porridge Microwave recipe combines creamy rolled oats, naturally sweet mashed banana, and a hint of ground cinnamon for cozy flavor in every bite. Topped with vibrant fresh berries, crunchy chopped nuts, and optional chia seeds for a nutritional boost, this quick breakfast is ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for busy mornings, this single-serving oatmeal offers customizable sweetness with honey or maple syrup and can be made with dairy or plant-based milk to suit your preference. Enjoy a nourishing start to your day that's brimming with color, texture, and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 0.5 medium banana (mashed)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.25 cup fresh berries (e.g., blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (e.g., almonds or walnuts)
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the rolled oats and milk.
Stir in the mashed banana, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of ground cinnamon for added flavor.
Microwave the mixture on high for 2 to 3 minutes, stopping halfway to stir and prevent overflow.
Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave (it will be hot) and stir the porridge to ensure even consistency.
Top the warm porridge with fresh berries, chopped nuts, and chia seeds, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fruity porridge!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.4 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 881 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
