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If you’re looking for an alternative to your usual morning oats, this fonio breakfast porridge with caramelized bananas is for you! With a similar texture to Cream of Wheat, this nutty, creamy porridge is not only easy to make and healthy, but absolutely delicious. 

Fonio Porridge with Caramelized Bananas


  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

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For the Fonio

  • 1/2 cup Fonio
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Plant Milk
  • 2 tbsp Agave or Maple Syrup
  • 2 tbsp Cashew Butter
  • 1/4 cup Pecans
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • pinch Ground Cardamom

For the Caramelized Bananas

  • 2 Bananas
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

For the Caramelized Bananas

  1. Peel and slice the bananas lengthwise.
  2. In a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat, pour the maple syrup and evenly sprinkle the cinnamon over the sizzling syrup.
  3. Place the bananas sliced side down into the sizzling syrup and cook for 2-3 minutes. The bananas should be a dark golden brown.

For the Fonio

  1. In a small saucepan, add the water, plant milk, and fonio. Stir.
  2. On medium heat, bring the porridge to a simmer then lower the heat and allow it to cook for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the cashew butter, agave or maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.
  4. Cover to keep warm and moist until ready to serve.
  5. To serve, split the fonio porridge between two bowls, top with the caramelized bananas and pecans. For smoother porridge feel free to pour a few extra tablespoons of plant milk.
  6. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast

Keywords: Caramelized bananas, easy breakfast recipe, fonio, healthy vegan recipe, porridge