Soft Plantain Porridge for Ulcer Healing
A silky, mildly sweet plantain porridge simmered soft with oats, ginger, and a touch of coconut oil for a gentle morning meal.
When your stomach needs a break, this plantain porridge is the kind of soft, spoonable breakfast that asks nothing of it. Ripe plantains break down into a silky base while a handful of oats thickens things into something closer to a warm hug than a meal.
This dish leans into its ulcer-friendly tag honestly: there's no chili, no acid-heavy citrus, and every extra — from the ginger to the pinch of cinnamon — is used in soothing, low amounts rather than for heat. Ripe plantain cooks down soft and mild, and the coconut oil stirred in at the end adds a gentle source of fat without frying anything. Many people managing a sensitive stomach find a smooth, well-cooked porridge like this easier to sit with than something drier or spicier.
Skip the honey if you prefer it plain, or use a little light chicken broth in place of water for extra savoriness. Either way, it's meant to be eaten slowly, while it's still warm.
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe plantains — yellow, not fully black
- 2 cups water — or light chicken broth for extra flavor
- 1/2 cup oats or rice flakes — optional, to thicken
- 1 tbsp honey — optional, natural sweetener
- 1/4 tsp grated fresh ginger — optional, soothing
- 1 tbsp coconut oil — optional, healthy fat
- A pinch of cinnamon — optional
- A tiny pinch of salt — optional – skip if sensitive
Instructions
- 1Peel and slice the plantains into chunks.
- 2Place them in a pot with water or broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- 3Cook for 10–12 minutes until soft.
- 4Mash in the pot or blend until smooth.
- 5If using oats or rice flakes, stir in and simmer another 5 minutes until creamy.
- 6Add ginger, coconut oil, cinnamon, and honey if desired.
- 7Serve warm, smooth, and soothing for the stomach.