Milk Oatmeal with Banana and Butter

1. 1 Rolled oatspack 400 g ≈ $2.60 25 g
2. 2 Milk 2.5%pack 930 ml ≈ $0.91 120 ml
3. 3 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.60 3 g
4. 4 Bananas≈ $1.44 per kg 40 g

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Method

1. Pour the milk² and 50 ml of water into a 1.5 L pot, set over low heat and warm to about 60–70°C without boiling, stirring occasionally.

2. Add rolled¹ oats to the hot milk² and continue stirring over medium heat, cooking for 5 minutes until soft and smooth; the mixture should thicken slightly.

3. Remove from heat, add butter³ and stir until melted; pull the porridge off the stove a little before it is fully cooked so it stays soft.

4. Mash the banana⁴ with a fork and fold into the warm porridge until evenly distributed.

5. Divide among plates and serve warm; if desired, lightly smooth the surface and let stand for a minute.

6. Substitute banana⁴ with applesauce to taste; you can make the porridge with water instead of milk² if needed.

In short

• A child's portion for ages 1–3; suitable from 9 months. For younger kids, halve it and purée.