Vanilla Maple Teff Porridge (Printable Version)

Warm, creamy teff bowl with vanilla, maple, fresh fruit, and crunchy nuts for a nourishing morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1/2 cup teff grain
02 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus extra for drizzling
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Toppings

06 - 1 small banana, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries or raspberries)
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
09 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine teff grain, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt.
02 - Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
03 - Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes until the teff is tender and the mixture reaches a creamy porridge consistency.
04 - Remove from heat and let the porridge stand for 2 minutes to thicken.
05 - Divide the porridge evenly between two serving bowls.
06 - Arrange sliced banana, fresh berries, toasted nuts, and coconut flakes over each bowl.
07 - Drizzle with additional maple syrup to taste and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Teff cooks into something almost pudding like without any fancy technique, just patience and a wooden spoon.
  • The nutty flavor pairs with maple and vanilla in a way that makes you forget you are eating something incredibly good for you.
02 -
  • Stirring frequently at the beginning prevents the tiny grains from clumping into stubborn little balls at the bottom of the pot.
  • The porridge thickens dramatically as it sits, so pull it off the heat when it looks slightly looser than you want the final result.
03 -
  • Toast the teff dry in the saucepan for two minutes before adding liquid and it develops an even deeper nutty flavor.
  • Make a double batch and refrigerate the extras because it reheats beautifully with a splash of milk the next morning.

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