Fonio Breakfast Porridge

Fonio grains are cooked with dried fruits then topped with coconut, cinnamon, and nuts to make this nutritious breakfast porridge.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 412 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups water
• 6 tablespoons milk
• 4 dates, pitted and chopped
• 6 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup fonio grains
• 6 tablespoons shredded coconut
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup fresh blueberries
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup walnuts
• 0.25 cup almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toast walnuts and almonds in a skillet over medium-low heat, 4 to 5 minutes. Chop into big pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Pour water and fonio into a medium saucepan. Stir to eliminate any lumps. Add dates. Bring to a low boil, stirring often while crushing the date pieces. Reduce heat to a simmer when dates begin to dissolve. Add 1 cup milk, raisins, and cranberries. Continue to simmer, stirring often, until fonio absorbs all the liquid, about 8 minutes.

Step 3

Divide the porridge into 6 bowls. Serve topped with equal amounts of toasted nuts, blueberries, 6 tablespoons milk, coconut, and cinnamon.