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
- Peel and slice the bananas lengthwise.
- In a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat, pour the maple syrup and evenly sprinkle the cinnamon over the sizzling syrup.
- 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
- In a small saucepan, add the water, plant milk, and fonio. Stir.
- On medium heat, bring the porridge to a simmer then lower the heat and allow it to cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cashew butter, agave or maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.
- Cover to keep warm and moist until ready to serve.
- 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.
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
Keywords: Caramelized bananas, easy breakfast recipe, fonio, healthy vegan recipe, porridge