Creamy Chickpea Flour Porridge

Creamy Chickpea Flour Porridge

This Creamy Chickpea Flour Porridge is a comforting, protein-rich breakfast that might surprise you with how smooth and satisfying it is.


Chickpea flour transforms into a velvety porridge when gently cooked with plant milk and warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom. The result is a bowl that’s naturally high in protein, deeply nourishing, and incredibly filling.


With optional nut butter, coconut cream, or seed add-ins, this porridge becomes a balanced breakfast that keeps you full for hours while still feeling cozy and light.

Creamy Chickpea Flour Porridge

Healthythandi

Servings

3

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Cuisine

Plant-based

A creamy, high-protein porridge made with chickpea flour, plant milk, and warm spices. A nourishing breakfast that’s smooth, filling, and easy to make.

Creamy Chickpea Flour Porridge

Ingredients

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    • 9 tbsp chickpea flour (besan)
    • 3 cups plant milk
    • 1½ cups water

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    • 3 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice
    • 1½ tsp cinnamon
    • ¾ tsp ground cardamom
    • 3 pinches salt
    • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

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    • 2–3 tbsp nut butter
    • 3 tbsp coconut cream

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    • 1–2 tbsp chia seeds
    • 1–2 tbsp hemp seeds
    • 1–2 tbsp ground flax seeds
    • 1 tbsp lemon zest

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    • Stewed apples or pears
    • Sliced banana with cinnamon
    • Toasted seeds or nuts
    • Tahini or almond butter drizzle

    Method

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      1. In a bowl, whisk the chickpea flour with a small splash of water until completely smooth and lump free.

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      1. In a pot, gently warm the plant milk and remaining water over medium heat.

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      1. Slowly whisk the chickpea slurry into the warm milk mixture.

      2. Continue whisking to prevent lumps from forming.

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      1. Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla extract, and salt.

      2. Cook on medium-low heat while whisking frequently.

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      1. Cook for about 5–10 minutes until the porridge thickens and becomes smooth and creamy.

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      1. Stir in nut butter or coconut cream if using.

      2. Serve warm with your favourite toppings.
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