If your morning oatmeal needs an upgrade, try these three gluten-free whole grains instead! Millet, teff, and fonio make delicious porridge. They are a great alternative to oatmeal!
Jump to:
Peanut Butter and Banana Fonio
Serves 1
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup fonio
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup soy milk
- 2 dates, chopped
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon or more peanut butter
- 1 banana
- Optional Toppings: chopped nuts, flaxseeds, soy milk
- Optional: 1 tablespoon carob or cocoa powder.
Directions
- Add all ingredients except the banana and optional topping ingredients to a small pot.
- Heat until it starts to bubble, then simmer for 5 or 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve with more milk, banana, and toppings if desired.
Mixed Berry Millet
Serves 1 to 2
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup millet
- 2 cups water
- 1½ cups mixed berries (blackberry, raspberry, blackberry)
- 2 dates, chopped
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Optional Toppings: chopped nuts, chia, soy milk
Directions
- Add all ingredients except the optional topping ingredients to a 3 quart Instant Pot.*
- Secure the lid, set to cook at high pressure for 10 minutes, and allow a natural release.
- Serve with toppings as desired.
*For stovetop: Add ingredients to a pot, heat to a bubble, then simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until desired consistency is reached.
Peach Pie Porridge
Serves 1 to 2
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup teff
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 dates, chopped
- 1 cup chopped peaches
- Optional Toppings: chopped nuts, flaxseeds, soy milk
Directions
- Add all ingredients except the optional topping ingredients to a 3 quart Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid, set to cook at high pressure for 6 minutes, and allow a natural release.
- Serve with more milk and toppings if desired.
Looking for something else?
You may also like my batch prepped oatmeal!
Or check out some of my other breakfast ideas.
