Fonio Porridge (5-Minute Breakfast Recipe)
Servings:2 servings
Fonio porridge is creamy, satisfying, and ready in minutes! Fonio's neutral flavor and quick cook time make it perfect for breakfast. It's gluten-free, meal prep-friendly, and endlessly versatile.
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- 1½ cups plain soy milk, divided - or your favorite non-dairy milk
- ½ cup fonio - dry, uncooked
- ½ teaspoon garam masala spice blend - or cinnamon or pumpkin spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup golden raisins - or chopped dates or other dried fruit
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional - or your favorite sweetener, to taste
- 1 scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder, optional - add more if you like
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds - or ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the water and 1 cup of the soy milk to a boil. Stir in the fonio, garam masala (or other spice), vanilla, and salt. Return to a simmer then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 minute or until the fonio has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Stir in the raisins and maple syrup, if using. If the porridge is too thick, add a bit more milk. Remove from heat, cover again, and let stand 3 minutes.
- Before serving, stir in the remaining ⅓ to ½ cup milk and the protein powder, if using. Serve warm, topped with hemp seeds and more raisins, protein powder, or sweetener, as desired.
Notes
Store leftover porridge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave with additional milk for consistency.
Nutrition info represents the basic fonio porridge made with soy milk, not including protein powder, fruit, or toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Fiber: 2g
