Jamaican Banana Porridge – IslandFruitGuide Recipe

Jamaican Banana Porridge

Classic Jamaican banana porridge made with cornmeal and coconut milk — creamy, warming, and naturally energizing.

⏱️ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👥 Serves 4📊 Easy

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🥘 Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp brown sugar (to taste)
  • Pinch of salt

📝 Instructions

  1. 1In a saucepan, whisk cornmeal into water over medium heat to prevent lumps.
  2. 2Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring, until it begins to thicken.
  3. 3Add coconut milk, mashed bananas, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir well.
  4. 4Simmer on low for 5–7 minutes until creamy.
  5. 5Stir in vanilla and sweeten to taste.
  6. 6Serve warm.

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How do you make Jamaican Banana Porridge?

Jamaican Banana Porridge is made by preparing the listed tropical fruit ingredients, following the recipe steps in order, and adjusting sweetness, spice, and lime to taste.

Which fruit is featured in Jamaican Banana Porridge?

This Caribbean recipe highlights tropical fruit flavors and links back to related IslandFruitGuide fruit profiles for nutrition, seasonality, and storage tips.

How should Jamaican Banana Porridge be stored?

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator. Fresh juices and fruit dishes are best enjoyed within 1 to 2 days for flavor and food safety.

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Reviewed by: IslandFruitGuide Editorial Team

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

Traditional Caribbean usage: Cultural notes are presented as food heritage and traditional usage, not as medical treatment claims.

Nutritional references: Nutrient summaries are cross-checked against public food composition and nutrition education references where available.

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