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    Home » Breakfasts » Vegan Teff Kheer Porridge

    Published: Mar 24, 2022 · Modified: Mar 23, 2022 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Vegan Teff Kheer Porridge

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    one big bowl of Vegan Teff Kheer Porridge with a small bowl of the same on the side and text at the bottom
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    Vegan and healthy Teff Porridge recipe is made with brown teff and banana. This yummy breakfast recipe has all the flavors of the Indian kheer and can be made in 20 minutes.

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Maskal Teff‎. The opinions and texts are all mine.

    one big bowl of Vegan Teff Kheer Porridge with a small bowl of the same on the side

    Table of Contents

    • Never skip breakfast
    • Teff Idli
    • Why Teff
    • Why make this
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make it
    • Serving suggestions
    • Top recipe tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Healthy breakfast recipes
    • Vegan Teff Kheer Porridge

    Never skip breakfast

    I am one of those who does not like to skip breakfast. For me, it is an important meal of the day and it needs to be hearty and delicious to set the mood.

    I prefer a hot breakfast like crepes, sandwiches, upma, poha, porridges, etc over cold ones like cereal or smoothies.

    Teff Idli

    Today's sweet yet healthy porridge is a hot breakfast recipe that's Indian flavored and made with teff grains.

    It has all the right ingredients to make it a hearty breakfast! It's so good that it could easily pass off as a dessert!

    Vegan Teff Kheer Porridge served in a bowl with a packet of Maskal Teff on the side

    Why Teff

    Teff is a better choice than oats or quinoa because of its numerous health benefits.

    Ever since I was introduced to this ancient Ethiopian grain, I have been enjoying cooking with teff, be it this porridge, Teff idli, Teff Patties, and Teff Masala Khichdi.

    I love that it is very easy to cook with, greatly flavorful, and extremely nutritious! Teff is a naturally gluten-free, and vegan grain.

    It is also the smallest grain on earth. Teff is also quick and easy to cook on the stovetop. There are many health benefits in including this millet in our diet.

    It's a good source of calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and dietary fiber. It is also nutrient-dense, rich in protein, non-GMO, and glyphosate-free. 

    You can read more about Teff on Maskal Teff's website. Maskal Teff is available in most leading grocery stores, or you can order directly from their website or Amazon. 

    Teff comes in 4 different varieties:

    • Brown - has a slightly nutty flavor
    • Ivory - which has a sweet, mild flavor
    • Flour - you can use to bake homemade bread, cookies, or cakes
    • Grain - which you can use in cereals, soups, stews, etc.
    a packet of Maskal Teff grains

    Why make this

    This Indian breakfast recipe is a great alternative to oatmeal. So if you are getting bored of the same oatmeal, cereal, or granola every morning, try this out! 

    • It's vegan and gluten-free
    • A healthy breakfast porridge recipe
    • Can be made ahead of time
    • 20 minutes is all you need
    • Is easily scalable
    • Great way to introduce alternate grains like Teff into your diet
    • Fused with Indian kheer flavors

    Ingredients needed

    all the ingredients needed to make Vegan Teff Kheer Porridge placed on a table with labels on them

    Teff grains - I used brown teff grains from Maskal Teff in this recipe. You can also use ivory teff grains in this recipe.

    This quick-cooking grain, is creamy with a light delicate crunch, and has a natural sweetness which works for this recipe.

    Banana - Get a ripe one. It adds to the texture and brings in a natural sweetness to the porridge kheer.

    Milk - I have used unsweetened almond milk in this recipe. You can also use coconut milk, oat milk, or regular milk.

    Sweetener - Maple syrup gives this vegan porridge a subtle sweet flavor.

    Nuts and herbs - pistachios, saffron, cardamom powder, and ground cinnamon give this healthy breakfast recipe the Indian kheer flavors.

    Vanilla extract - It enhances all the other flavors in the recipe. Use a good quality vanilla extract for the best aromatic flavors.

    Coconut Oil - I have used extra-virgin unrefined coconut oil in this healthy brown teff porridge recipe.

    How to make it

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    1. Peel and mash the banana. Reserve some slices for garnish.
    2. In a cooking pot lightly toast the brown Teff grains for 2 minutes on medium flame until you hear it start to pop.
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    1. Then add milk, and water.
    2. Add the mashed banana.
    2 image collage showing the process of making Vegan Teff Kheer Porridge
    1. Add the cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, coconut oil, and sea salt.
    2. Mix and bring to a boil. Then lower the flame, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Keep stirring and scraping the sides of the pan as it cooks.
      • It's done when it all comes together like a porridge. Then add vanilla extract. Mix and take it off the flame. Keep it covered till you plan to serve it.
    one big and one small bowl of Vegan Teff Kheer Porridge served in a tray

    Serving suggestions

    Transfer to serving bowls. Garnish with sliced banana, saffron, and pistachios. Drizzle some maple syrup on top of this healthy porridge to make it a tad bit sweeter.

    You can also garnish it with toasted sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, edible flowers, desiccated coconut, or more fresh fruits.

    Serve this Teff Kheer Porridge for breakfast or as an evening snack. It can also be a great pre/post-workout snack.

    If you have leftovers, add them to your pancake batter. It will totally up the flavors of your pancakes!

    Top recipe tips

    Use any fruits of your choice in place of banana and for toppings. Once the porridge is cooked, taste and add sugar, maple syrup, or chopped dates if you want it sweeter.

    Add some cocoa or cacao powder to this sweet porridge to give it a chocolate flavor. In place of almond milk, you can also use oat milk or coconut milk.

    Don't forget the step of toasting the brown teff grains prior. It helps bring out its natural nuttiness. Also, never rinse teff in a sieve or you will lose the seeds with the water.

    If you are not following a vegan lifestyle, use whole milk or half and half instead of almond milk.

    Recipe FAQs

    What toppings can I add to this porridge?

    You can add different seasonal fruits, dried fruits, chopped nuts, coconut, chocolate shavings, sprinkles, pretzels, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.

    If you want, you can also serve this teff porridge with some fresh or whipped cream on top.

    How to store leftovers?

    Leftover Teff porridge can be stored in the fridge. Transfer them to individual bowls and store them covered. The porrid will stiffen up as it cools.

    When it's time to serve, add some warm milk or water to loosen it and reheat it in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. It can also be frozen for 3 months.

    Can this porridge be made in the Instant Pot?

    Yes, you can make this teff recipe in the Instant Pot. Use 3:1 liquid to grain ratio and cook it for 5-7 minutes in pressure or manual mode. Release pressure naturally.

    Healthy breakfast recipes

    Looking for more healthy breakfast options? Check out these other delicious vegan breakfast recipes.

    • Masala Dosa with Sweet Potato
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    3 different sized bowls of Vegan Teff Kheer Porridge

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    one big bowl of Vegan Teff Kheer Porridge with a small bowl of the same on the side

    Vegan Teff Kheer Porridge

    Vegan and healthy Teff Porridge recipe is made with brown teff and banana. This yummy breakfast recipe has all the flavors of the Indian kheer and can be made in 20 minutes.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast, healthy, Snack
    Cuisine: American, fusion, Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 bowls
    Calories: 158.27kcal
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Equipment

    Cooking Pot

    Ingredients 

    • 1 banana
    • ½ cup whole grain teff
    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 cup water
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin unrefined coconut oil
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon saffron
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoon pistachios
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Peel and mash the banana. Reserve a few slices for garnish.
    • In a cooking pot toast Teff grains for 2 minutes over a medium flame.
    • Add the milk and water.
    • Add the cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, coconut oil, and sea salt.
    • Mix and bring to a boil. Lower the flame, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Keep stirring and scraping the sides of the pan as it cooks.
    • It's done when it all comes together like a porridge. Now add the vanilla extract. Mix well and take it off the flame.
    • Add sugar or maple syrup if you want to increase the sweetness. Keep it covered till you plan to serve it.
    • Transfer to serving bowls. Garnish with sliced banana, saffron, and pistachios. Drizzle some maple syrup on top.

    Notes

    Use any fruits of your choice in place of banana and for toppings. Once the porridge is cooked, taste and add sugar, maple syrup, or chopped dates if you want it sweeter.
    Add some cocoa or cacao powder to this sweet porridge to give it a chocolate flavor. In place of almond milk, you can also use oat milk or coconut milk.
    Don't forget the step of toasting the brown teff grains prior. It helps bring out its natural nuttiness. Also, never rinse teff in a sieve or you will lose the seeds with the water.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 158.27kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.39g | Protein: 3.36g | Fat: 6.54g | Saturated Fat: 3.27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.98g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.48g | Sodium: 232.87mg | Potassium: 158.96mg | Fiber: 3.39g | Sugar: 7.08g | Vitamin A: 34.88IU | Vitamin C: 2.82mg | Calcium: 113.59mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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