Sweet Fonio Porridge

Together with cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg, the fonio here turns into a sweet porridge with nutty aromas. The recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Recipe by Shiruna, My Elephant Kitchen

05/03/2026

Together with cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg, the fonio here turns into a sweet porridge with nutty aromas. The recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients

Ingredients for 4 portions

100 g Fonio

200 g Water

200 g Almond milk or another milk of your choice

1½ Tablespoon Erythritol or sugar

1/3 Teaspoon Ground cinnamon

1/4 Teaspoon Ground cardamom

1/4 Teaspoon Ground nutmeg

1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)

1 Tablespoon Cacao nibs

1/2 Large orange

Preparation

Wash the fonio, soak it for 5 minutes in a bowl with warm water, then drain.

Put the soaked fonio, the water, the milk and the erythritol or sugar into a heavy-bottomed pot. Stir in the cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and vanilla (optional).

Cook over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly. You can add another 50–100 ml of milk if you prefer it slightly more fluid.

Spoon the porridge into a bowl and garnish with cacao nibs and orange!