Baking · serves 2

Breakfast Porridge Muffins

Oats, banana and honey. Genuinely breakfast, not cake pretending.

65 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 240ml milk
  • 100g oats, plus extra for topping
  • 150g plain flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 115g butter, melted
  • 170g honey
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  1. Soak the oats in the milk for 20 minutes.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and salt together.
  3. Whisk melted butter, honey, mashed banana and vanilla.
  4. Wet into dry, then the soaked oats. Fold to a thick batter.
  5. Cases filled evenly, a few oats scattered on top.
  6. 200°C for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Five minutes in the tin before moving them.

Questions people ask about Breakfast Porridge Muffins

How long does Breakfast Porridge Muffins take?

About 65 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

Can I make Breakfast Porridge Muffins ahead of time?

Yes, and it is better for it. Cool it fully, refrigerate for up to three days, and reheat gently with a splash of water. The flavours settle overnight.

Is Breakfast Porridge Muffins vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Breakfast Porridge Muffins?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Breakfast Porridge Muffins?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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