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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.

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

15 minutes

Yield:

2 servings

Serving Size:

1/2 recipe

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 370
  • Total Fat; 8g:
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Carbohydrate: 66g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 19g (Added Sugar 6g)
  • Protein: 9g

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Divide into 2 bowls and top with caramelized banana slices.

An Oldways recipe, courtesy of Kelly Toups

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