Description
A nutritious and energy-packed porridge made with dates and nuts, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 2 cups milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften.
- Blend almonds and walnuts in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Drain dates and blend them with milk until smooth.
- Combine the date mixture with the chopped nuts in a saucepan.
- Add cinnamon and vanilla extract. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Add honey if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Soaking dates makes them easier to blend.
- Adjust milk quantity for preferred consistency.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg