Fonio Porridge with Peanut Butter and Caramelized Bananas
Fonio porridge has a texture similar to cream of wheat. This Senegalese grain porridge is topped with caramelized bananas, inspired by the banana fritters that are sometimes served in Senegal.
Filed Under: African Heritage Diet, Main dishes, Breakfast, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Fonio, Quick & Easy, Staff Favorites
Active time
15 minutesTotal time
15 minutesYield
2 servingsServing Size
1/2 recipeNutrition
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Ingredients
½ tablespoon coconut oil (can sub canola oil)
1 banana, sliced into rounds
½ cup fonio
1 cup milk, divided (nut milk is also great)
1 tablespoon peanut butter
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Melt coconut oil in the skillet, then fry banana slices for 2-3 minutes on each side. Turn off the heat and let banana slices stay warm on the skillet.
- In a small pot, bring fonio and ½ cup milk to a near boil, then reduce heat all the way to low and let sit until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter, honey, cinnamon, and additional ½ cup milk, until porridge reaches desired texture.
- Divide into 2 bowls and top with caramelized banana slices.
An Oldways recipe, courtesy of Kelly Toups
Nutrition
Calories: 370Total Fat; 8g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Sodium: 50mg
Carbohydrate: 66g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 19g (Added Sugar: 6g)
Protein: 9g
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