Paleo Porridge with Caramelized Bananas
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Paleo Porridge with Caramelized Bananas
Description
Pecans and cashews are soaked overnight to soften and improve digestibility before being finely ground with Medjool dates, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sea salt. The nut mixture is cooked gently with coconut milk to form a smooth porridge. This provides a creamy, naturally sweet base without any grains or refined sugars.
Bananas are sliced and caramelized in a skillet with butter (or ghee), maple syrup, and cinnamon until lightly browned and flavored with warm spices. Adding these bananas on top gives a soft, sweet component along with a hint of cinnamon that complements the mild nutty porridge. Chopped pecans add texture contrast, while extra coconut milk brings moisture and richness.
The porridge serves four and provides a satisfying breakfast that is rich in nuts and fiber. The combination of creamy porridge and tender caramelized bananas offers a balance of flavors and textures.
For a vegan variation, the caramelized bananas can be replaced with fresh fruit to keep the recipe plant-based. The recipe’s use of soaked raw nuts and no grains aligns with paleo principles.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans raw
- 1 cup cashew nuts raw
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 4 Medjool dates pitted
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt sea salt
Caramelized Bananas
- 2 banana
- 1 tbsp butter or ghee
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Place the nuts in a large bowl of water and soak for 8 hours or overnight. Soaking the nuts not only helps to make the porridge creamy, it also helps to increase the digestibility of the nuts (so don't skip this step!).
- Drain the nuts in a colander and rinse under cold water.
- Place the nuts, dates, chia, vanilla and sea salt in a food processor and pulse until finely ground (stopping before you create a nut butter).
- Transfer the nut mixture to a pot. Add the coconut milk and turn the heat to medium-high. Stir until hot and smooth, then remove from the heat.
- Peel the bananas and slice in half, then again lengthwise.
- Heat a skillet on medium heat and add the butter, maple syrup and cinnamon and stir until combined. Place the bananas in the skillet and cook for one minute, then carefully flip and cook for an additional minute on the other side.
- Divide the porridge between four bowls. Add the caramelized bananas, a sprinkle of chopped pecans and 1/4 cup coconut milk to each bowl. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Soaking the nuts overnight softens them and improves digestibility.
- For a vegan version, substitute fresh fruit for the caramelized bananas.
- Use raw nuts from trusted brands for best results.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 960 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 960kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 81g | 125% |
| Saturated Fat | 38g | 190% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 1150mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 9.3mg | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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