Farro Breakfast Pudding with Dates and Cardamom
Start your day with a warm, aromatic bowl of Farro Breakfast Pudding, featuring sweet dates, fragrant cardamom, and a hint of cinnamon. This wholesome breakfast is perfect for cozy mornings!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Vegan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup farro, rinsed
- 2 1/2 cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds or pistachios (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed farro, almond milk, water, chopped dates, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the farro is tender and the liquid has thickened to a pudding-like consistency.
- Stir in the maple syrup or honey and adjust the sweetness to taste.
- Remove the pudding from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken further.
- Serve warm in bowls, topped with chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or an extra drizzle of maple syrup if desired
Notes
- For a richer version, use coconut milk instead of almond milk.
- You can swap maple syrup for honey if you prefer a non-vegan version.
- Garnish with your choice of nuts or dried fruit for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg