This warm pumpkin spiced porridge is a comforting and nourishing bowl made from ingredients I often have in my pantry. I like to precook and cool a batch of fonio every week that I can utilize in a few ways, and my favorite during the cooler months is a warm porridge I only have to add milk to and heat up to enjoy. Coconut milk adds a rich creaminess alongside the pureed pumpkin (sweet potato makes a great substitution), and both add natural sweetness. The flavors really shine with ground ginger and cinnamon, which really give the porridge a bit of subtle pumpkin spice season hints of flavor. Garnishing the porridge itself can be with so many things, crushed nuts, salty pumpkin seeds, natural honey, apples, berries, granola-the options are endless!
10 Min Prep
10 Min Cook
4 Servings
by: Yolele
Ingredients
- PORRIDGE
- ½ cup fonio, cooked & cooled according to package directions
- 1 (15oz) can coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ can (8oz) pureed 100% pumpkin (or sweet potato)
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons Burlap & Barrel Buffalo Ground Ginger
- 2 teaspoons Burlap & Barrel Royal Cinnamon
- GARNISH
- ¼ cup pepitas, or pumpkin seeds
- honey
- ¼ cup crushed pecans
Preparation
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Step 1
In a blender or food processor, add the cooked and cooled fonio and coconut milk and blend on low for 1 minute, or until smooth. Transfer to a small pot.
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Step 2
Over medium heat, add the vanilla extract and pureed pumpkin and mix well. Let cook for 3 minutes over medium heat and then reduce to low. Add the coconut sugar, ginger, and cinnamon, stir well and let cook an additional 5-6 minutes.
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Step 3
Carefully pour hot pumpkin porridge into bowls and garnish with pumpkin seeds, honey, pecans, or other nuts and fruits of your choice. Serve immediately and enjoy.
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Fonio
Regular price$7
Fonio is a regeneratively grown, community-building, really small ancient grain that’s been celebrated in West Africa for over 5,000 years. A versatile, nutrient-dense, anything-but-boring alternative to rice, quinoa or couscous, fonio brings the spirit of West Africa to your kitchen in just five minutes. It’s a simple, everyday sidekick to grilled meats, fish, and veggies, soaking up sauces and juices beautifully.
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