Fonio is a grain that is a staple in West Africa and has slowly grown in popularity over the years!
The light and fluffy texture of fonio and the way it takes sauces and spices make it a fantastic ingredient to experiment with!
It is also a nutritional powerhouse and is an excellent source of fiber, protein, B vitamins, and other essential minerals that are great for the body.
From savory dishes to sweet desserts, we’ve got you covered with some of the best fonio recipes that you can easily try at home!
Dive into an amazing meal with a fantastic combination of Fonio Grits and Shrimp that is exceptionally delicious!
This dish has tons of savory flavors thanks to the prawn broth, smoked dried fish, smoked dried shrimp, and sautéed onions, making it an unbelievably delicious treat.
It takes little effort to prepare it and you can enjoy a hearty meal that is sure to satisfy any appetite.
There’s nothing not to love about this simple fonio recipe and it’s a great way to start your fonio experience!
Prepare an amazing dish with this Coconut and Turmeric Fonio that smells good and tastes great!
It is a delicious combination of fonio, aromatics, vegetables, herbs and spices, with coconut milk and chicken broth serving as a liquid base that helps cook everything and infuses many delicious flavors.
This easy dish can be ready in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for those busy weeknight dinners!
You will love how amazing it tastes for something so simple to make!
Expand your breakfast options with this creamy cereal that serves as a versatile base and tastes absolutely wonderful!
It’s ridiculously easy to make and all you need is 3 simple ingredients and your favorite toppings!
The fonio, milk, and salt are simmered in a saucepan until the fonio is fully cooked and then topped off by adding ingredients like fruit, maple syrup, or even nuts.
It’s easy to keep this dish refreshing simply by varying the ingredients and it’s a great way to put a healthy breakfast on the table!
As simple and delicious as it is, this is definitely one of our favorite fonio recipes!
Up your pancake game with this great recipe that incorporates nutritious fonio so you can feel a little less guilty over delicious pancakes.
The batter is made by combining almond flour, fonio, coconut milk, eggs, butter, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder, and it is cooked to form delicious pancakes.
Top with your favorite toppings, like fresh fruit, maple syrup, and chocolate syrup, for a classic breakfast or dessert treat.
There’s no reason not to try this version that’s healthier and tastes just as good as regular pancakes!
Get healthy with this Fonio Mushroom Bowl that combines some of our favorite ingredients in one dish and it tastes amazing!
It’s a delicious spread of fonio, portobello mushrooms, heirloom tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers, delicious with seasonings like onion powder, garlic powder, dulse powder, and a savory lemon-tahini dressing.
Everything comes together so well and is extremely flavorful, making for a healthy and flavorful bowl that is perfect any time of the day!
Be sure to give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!
Start your day off right with this extraordinary Fonio porridge with caramelized bananas that tastes out of this world!
Made by combining fonio with agave syrup, cashew butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom, then topped with caramelized bananas and walnuts, this is a dish that is simply irresistible.
It’s deliciously sweet and incredibly satisfying with a texture and flavor that’s sure to make you smile.
You just might have a new favorite breakfast dish after you take your first bite!
Get a taste of the Middle East with this Fonio Tabbouleh that is unbelievably delicious and makes a great appetizer or side dish!
This flavorful salad features a mix of vegetables including parsley, mint, green onions, white onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes, creating a dish packed with flavor and nutrients.
Add fonio and a sweet and sour dressing to the mix and you have a fantastic dish that is sure to impress all your family and friends!
Serve it alongside your main dishes for a healthy meal!
In what is one of our favorite fonio recipes, summer vegetables and fonio come together to create a delicious salad that is superbly flavorful.
It’s a remarkable mix of cherry tomatoes, arugula, mint, parsley, shallots, fonio, corn, almonds, and other delicious ingredients, with a homemade vinaigrette that makes this salad so flavorful.
This salad is perfect for a healthy meal and with tons of nutrients, it is a dish that is great any day of the week!
The vibrant and fresh flavors of this salad make this a dish you definitely don’t want to miss!
This vegan fonio recipe is a must try in our books because it makes delicious waffles and is incredibly easy to make!
Waffle batter is made by combining fonio flour, vegan egg (as ONLY egg), ground cinnamon, and other ingredients, and added to a waffle maker to cook until beautifully golden and crisp.
That’s all it takes to make these delicious waffles and you can add your favorite toppings to take them to another level!
Fresh berries, maple syrup, and butter are great options for an amazing breakfast!
Liven up your breakfast with this Spiced Pecan Pumpkin Fonio that is sure to delight your palate with its incredible flavor!
It’s a wonderful combination of fonio grain, pumpkin, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice to create an extremely delicious and creamy base.
Topped with butter-baked pecans, pumpkin pie spice, and coconut sugar, this is one absolutely delicious dish!
Now you have something new and delicious to look forward to for breakfast!
For a quick and easy dish that tastes divine, you have to try this extraordinary salad loaded with Southwestern flavor!
Black beans, fonio, peaches, corn, onion, bell peppers, and cilantro come together in this amazing dish with a flavorful chipotle adobo sauce that ties it all together.
It’s extremely easy to make and you can add your favorite protein to make it a hearty and healthy meal!
Requiring only 15 minutes to prepare, this is a great option to add to your weeknight dinner rotation!
Get ready for Taco Tuesdays with these Ethiopian Sweet Potato Fonio Tacos, a refreshing new dish that is sure to wow your friends and family!
These tacos are filled with sweet potatoes, fonio, leeks and chickpeas, with Berbere spices and a mint yogurt sauce that adds loads of incredible flavors that make them a heavenly delight.
They are exceptionally delicious and you will be devouring everything before you know it.
With how tasty the tacos are, this definitely makes it to our list of favorite fonio recipes!
Try making this stunning salad that is unbelievably delicious and is sure to impress you with both its looks and taste!
It’s a great combination of pickled carrots, roasted beets, Scotch bell pepper, onion, and fonio, with a simple vinaigrette that helps bring out the flavor of this salad.
This dish is packed with depth and complexity and is sure to be a crowd pleaser with how delicious it is.
Give it a try and you will be pleasantly surprised at how good it tastes!
Amp up your next meal with these amazing Fonio Balls that are covered in an extremely flavorful peanut sauce!
These balls are formed with a mixture of oats, fonio grains, harissa paste, tomato paste, herbs and spices, and are cooked in a pan until golden brown.
Paired with an excellent coconut-peanut sauce that is unbelievably flavorful, these meatballs are simply irresistible!
You will be craving a second serving right after your first bite because they are so delicious!
Treat yourself to a fabulous dish with this salad that is easy to make and is sure to wow your taste buds!
Creamy fonio and baby sweet potatoes combine with walnuts, cranberries, parsley and red onion with a simple apple cider vinegar dressing to create a great and flavorful salad.
It’s packed with great flavors and textures and makes a great side dish that can complement any main dish.
You can eat this every day and not get tired!
At Glorious Recipes, we have our favorite Easy Fonio Pancakes that we adore and taste heavenly! Check out the recipe below!
preparation time
20 minutes
Time to cook
45 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
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1 cup of fonio
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2 cups coconut milk, divided
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100g butter
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3 medium eggs
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2½ cups almond flour
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1½ tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon of baking soda
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toppings (fresh fruit, nuts, maple syrup, etc.)
Instructions
- Add fonio and 1 cup of milk to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20 second intervals until fonio is soft.
- Add cooked fonio, butter, remaining 1 cup milk, and eggs to a blender. Mix until the mixture is smooth. Put it in a bowl and set it aside.
- In a separate bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda. Add the dry mix to the wet mix and mix until you have a thick batter.
- Add a bit of butter to your pancake pan, and then pour in 2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake. Fry over very slow heat. Flip once you see bubbles form. Once fully cooked, transfer pancakes to serving plates.
- Add your favorite ingredients and serve. Enjoy!
Nutritional information:
Produce:
6
Portion size:
1
Amount per proportion:
Calories: 608Total fat: 56gSaturated fat: 25gTrans fat: 1gUnsaturated fat: 27gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 726 milligramsCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 7gSugar: 2 gProtein: 16g
Nutritional information is an estimate only and may vary depending on the ingredients used.
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