Vanilla Cinnamon Teff Breakfast Bowl (Printable Version)
Warm, nutty teff grains simmered with vanilla and cinnamon, topped with fresh banana, blueberries, and toasted pecans for a wholesome morning.
# What You'll Need:
→ Teff Base
01 - 1 cup teff grain
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Toppings
08 - 1 medium banana, sliced
09 - 1/4 cup blueberries
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans
11 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
12 - Extra maple syrup for drizzling
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine teff, water, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.
02 - Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until teff is tender and reaches porridge consistency.
03 - Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 2 minutes to allow mixture to thicken slightly.
04 - Divide the cooked teff porridge evenly between two serving bowls.
05 - Arrange banana slices, blueberries, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut on top of each portion. Drizzle with additional maple syrup if desired.
06 - Serve breakfast bowls warm while toppings are fresh.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is somewhere between porridge and pudding, making each spoonful feel substantial without weighing you down
- Customizable toppings mean youll never get bored, yet the base stays perfectly consistent
- It reheats beautifully, so you can make a double batch and have breakfast sorted for days
02 -
- The teff continues thickening as it cools, so if it looks too loose while cooking, dont panic and add more liquid right away
- Stirring frequently toward the end prevents the bottom from scorching, which would ruin those delicate vanilla notes
03 -
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes before adding them, and thank me later when you taste the difference
- Use a glass lid if you have one, so you can monitor the simmer without letting heat escape every time you check