Fonio Breakfast Porridge

In this fonio breakfast porridge recipe, fonio grains are cooked with dried fruits and topped with coconut, cinnamon, and nuts for a nutritious breakfast.

• 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; set aside.

Step 2

Combine water and fonio in a medium saucepan; stir to eliminate any lumps. Add dates; bring to a low boil, stirring often while crushing date pieces until dates begin to dissolve. Reduce heat to a simmer. Add 1 cup milk, raisins, and cranberries; simmer, stirring often, until fonio absorbs all the liquid, about 8 minutes.

Step 3

Divide porridge among 6 bowls; divide and top servings with toasted nuts, blueberries, 6 tablespoons milk, coconut, and cinnamon.