Mornings can be wild. Between traffic, school runs, work, and everything in between, a proper breakfast often loses the battle.
If you’re tired of skipping breakfast – or you’re bored of the same bowl of oats – this creamy Smooth Plantain Flour breakfast porridge is for you. It’s ready in about 10 minutes, uses things you already have at home, and turns one of your favourite pantry staples into a warm, satisfying bowl.
In this guide you’ll learn:
- why plantain flour works brilliantly as breakfast, not just swallow
- the exact step-by-step recipe for a 10-minute power porridge
- topping ideas to keep things interesting all week
- how to shop the ingredients quickly if you don’t already have them
This article is for general food inspiration only and is not nutrition or medical advice.
Why plantain flour works for breakfast
Smooth Plantain Flour from Green Unison is made from 100% unripe plantains, gently dried and finely milled, with no additives. It’s naturally gluten-free and grain-free, and provides complex carbohydrates, potassium and resistant starch.
In everyday language, that means a plantain-based porridge can help you:
- feel more satisfied than a sugary snack
- enjoy the familiar comfort of pap or custard
- still keep things relatively light and simple
Because the flour is milled very finely to make smooth amala ogede without sieving, it also blends quickly into hot liquid – perfect when you only have a few minutes.
10-minute Smooth Plantain Flour breakfast porridge
This recipe makes one generous adult bowl. Double or triple for the family.
Ingredients
Base
- 3–4 tablespoons Smooth Plantain Flour (Elubo Ogede)
– Order here: https://greenunison.com/product/nature-powered-plantain-flour/ - 1 cup (240 ml) water
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk of choice – dairy or plant-based
- or use all water if you prefer
- Small pinch of salt (optional)
To sweeten (pick one)
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or date syrup
- or 1 ripe banana, mashed into the bowl
Toppings (mix and match)
- Sliced banana or other fresh fruit
- A small handful of roasted groundnuts or any nuts you like
- A sprinkle of seeds (e.g. sesame, sunflower, pumpkin)
- A pinch of cinnamon or grated nutmeg
Method (ready in about 10 minutes)
- Make a smooth plantain paste (2 minutes)
- Add the plantain flour to a small bowl.
- Whisk in 3–4 tablespoons of cool water to form a smooth, lump-free slurry.
- Heat your liquid (3 minutes)
- Pour the remaining water and milk into a saucepan.
- Add the pinch of salt if using.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook the porridge (3–4 minutes)
- Once the liquid is steaming, reduce the heat to low.
- Slowly pour in the plantain slurry while whisking continuously.
- Keep stirring as it thickens. Within a few minutes you should have a creamy, spoon-coating porridge.
- If it becomes too thick, add a splash of hot water or milk and whisk until smooth again.
- Sweeten and serve (1–2 minutes)
- Take the pot off the heat. Stir in honey, date syrup or mashed banana to taste.
- Pour into a bowl and add your favourite toppings: groundnuts for crunch, slices of banana, a sprinkle of seeds, or a dusting of cinnamon.
That’s it – a warm bowl of plantain power porridge in the time it takes some people to make a cup of tea.
Easy variations to keep breakfast exciting
Once you’ve nailed the basic method, you can tweak the bowl to suit your mood and what you have at home.
1. Nutty energy bowl
- Stir 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or groundnut paste into the porridge right at the end.
- Top with chopped roasted groundnuts and banana slices.
This adds extra creaminess and a satisfying nutty taste, pairing nicely with the mild flavour of unripe plantain flour.
2. Coconut & cinnamon “weekend treat”
- Replace half the milk with coconut milk.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg while the porridge cooks.
- Finish with toasted coconut flakes and a drizzle of honey.
You get a fragrant, dessert-like porridge that still leans on familiar pantry staples.
3. Plantain–corn swirl bowl
If you love pap and tuwo, this is a fun twist that pulls both worlds together.
- Cook your plantain porridge as above, but a little looser.
- In a separate mug, whisk 1 tablespoon of Green Unison Silky Corn Flour into 2–3 tablespoons of water to form a smooth slurry.
- Stir the corn flour slurry into the hot plantain porridge and simmer for another minute until thick and silky.
The result is a plantain–corn hybrid porridge with the nostalgia of pap and the extra body of plantain flour. Use Green Unison’s finely milled corn flour for a smooth, lump-free result:
https://greenunison.com/product/nature-powered-corn-flour/
How much Smooth Plantain Flour do I need?
For a creamy single-serve breakfast bowl:
- 3–4 tablespoons Smooth Plantain Flour is usually enough for one adult, depending on how thick you like it.
- A 1 kg pouch can give roughly 40 bowls at 25 g (about 3 tablespoons) per serving, so it stretches nicely for regular weekday breakfasts.
If you’re feeding children or someone with a smaller appetite, simply halve the quantities and loosen the porridge with more water or milk.
Frequently asked questions
Is this porridge gluten-free?
Smooth Plantain Flour from Green Unison is made from 100% unripe plantain with no wheat added, so it is naturally gluten-free.
If you need to avoid gluten for health reasons, always check the full product label and speak with a qualified health professional for individual advice.
Can I make it with only water?
Yes. Using only water gives a lighter, more pap-like porridge. Using some milk makes it richer and creamier. You can also add a splash of evaporated milk or coconut milk on top when serving.
Can I meal-prep this?
Plantain porridge is best eaten fresh, but you can:
- pre-mix dry ingredients (plantain flour plus spices) in jars,
- or cook a batch and reheat gently with a splash of water or milk, whisking to smoothen again.
Where to buy Smooth Plantain Flour and Corn Flour
Ready to try this 10-minute power breakfast?
- Smooth Plantain Flour (Elubo Ogede) – finely milled, no sieving needed, great for swallow, porridges, smoothies and baby foods:
https://greenunison.com/product/nature-powered-plantain-flour/ - Silky White/Yellow Corn Flour – quick-cooking, naturally gluten-free corn flour for tuwo, pap-style bowls and rustic baking:
https://greenunison.com/product/nature-powered-corn-flour/
Browse the full flour range in the eShop:
https://greenunison.com/shop/
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- WhatsApp catalogue:
https://wa.me/c/2348103043789 - Chat directly to order Smooth Plantain Flour (pre-filled message):
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Just tap send, confirm your pack size, and the team will guide you through delivery options.