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    Jamaican peanut porridge (Vegan)

    Last Updated December 18, 2022. Published January 12, 2015 By Charla 16 Comments

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    Kick start your day with this high protein, gluten free, creamy, vegan friendly Jamaican porridge. This porridge is made using peanuts, coconut milk, ground oats, spices and sweetened with coconut condensed milk. This breakfast bowl is guaranteed to keep you full until lunch time.

    Peanut porridge

    I have another heart warming recipe for you guys to help you through those cold winter days.

    If you love porridge recipes then you will certainly enjoy some peanut porridge - it's rich, thick and incredibly creamy and packed with flavour too.

    ***Recipe update alert - I originally made this recipe several years ago but have since tweaked it (not drastically). I am sharing those changing here. The new version of the porridge, is MUCH SMOOTHER and calls for more ground oats instead of 2 tablespoon I now use ½ cup.**

    I also rotate between blanched or peanuts with the skin on. It really doesn't make a difference. The final result will be slightly darker then the picture shown here.**

    What is Jamaican peanut porridge?

    A breakfast porridge which is made from peanuts, spices, water, coconut milk and sweetened with condensed coconut milk.

    Some people like to add oatmeal for thickness and more texture. Jamaican peanut porridge is the big sister to the Peanut Punch that I made several weeks ago.

    Let's talk about the sweeteners!!

    I cannot empathise how ecstatic I am since discovering this ground breaking dairy free coconut condensed milk. Condensed milk is one of, if not the key sweeteners for many Caribbean dishes that call for a sweetener.

    Since condensed milk is traditionally made with cows milk that was off limits for me.

    This super sweet liquid nectar supersedes the flavour of a low GI index sweetener like coconut palm sugar, believe me when I tell you how many times I've tried to tweak a Caribbean cuisine with palm sugar and winded up with an epic fail.

    After many months of trial and error I've managed to make another foolproof Caribbean breakfast delight - vegan and gluten free.

    Reasons you should make this porridge

    • It's plant based and gluten free
    • Contains oats to help optimise energy levels
    • Contains a moderate amount of fats
    • Slow releasing meaning it keeps you fuller until lunch time.
    • It's great for people who want to familiarize themselves with a traditional Jamaican breakfast.

    How to make Jamaican peanut porridge

    steps 1-6 blending the peanuts and making the porridge in the stove

    • Blend the peanuts in water on high speed until completely ground.
    • Pour the liquid into a saucepan along with the coconut milk and allow to boil then reduce to low heat
    • While stirring, add the ground oats in increments (don't add it all at once) until all of it is in the saucepan and combined
    • Once the peanut mixture starts to thicken stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
    • When everything has been incorporated, allow to simmer for a further 5-10 minutes, stirring throughout, if the porridge thickens up too much simply add a splash of water
    • Finally sweeten with sweetener of your choice to taste
    • Serve accordingly.

    I'm allergic to peanuts, do you have an alternative?

    Yes, you can use almonds instead or simply refer to this Roasted Almond Porridge instead.

    Is it okay to add peanut butter to the recipe?

    Yes, you can add a tablespoon or two of peanut butter which will really enhance the taste. Some people add green banana/plantain to their recipe.

    If you do so mix the peanut butter with the coconut milk before adding it to the saucepan. You will also need to adjust liquid levels by adding more...

    I'm not in the mood for porridge, what is the alternatve?

    Try some;

    • Pumpkin Fritters
    •  Banana Fritters ,
    • Saltfish Fritters
    •  Buljol

    Notes and tips

    • Make sure the oats are ground in advance, you can do so by using a grind/coffee grinder. Alternatively, you can purchase them in ground form.
    • When adding the oats to the saucepan, do so in increments, don't add it all at once or you increase the risk of the porridge becoming lumpy.
    • Don't add the ground oats to the water/peanut mixture in the first steps because they will create a thick paste that will be difficult to smooth out in the saucepan.
    • You will need a high speed blender to breakdown the peanuts in water. If you don't then simply soak the nuts overnight in the water.
    • Be very careful when adding the hot water to your food processor/blender.
    • Add the amount of condensed coconut milk to taste.
    • If you want a low carb/zero sweetener use monkfruit, xylitol or stevia instead of the condensed milk
    • If the porridge is too thick, add a splash or water, you may need to do so if you leave it to cool down overnight to eat the next day.

    Peanut porridge2

    Other porridge recipes to try

    • Jamaican Oats Porridge
    • Jamaican Rice Porridge
    • Yellow Plantain Porridge
    • Cornmeal Porridge
    • Green Banana Porridge
    • Hominy Corn Porridge

    **Don't forget to comment below and star rate if you have tried my recipes. Let's be friends and engage on Facebook and Instagram I also like to pin on Pinterest, where you can find more amazing recipes.**

    Big bowl of porridge

    Jamaican peanut porridge (Vegan)

    Kick start the day with this delicious, hearty Jamaican porridge made from raw peanuts.
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 384kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup of raw peanuts blanched or redskin
    • ½ cup of ground oats gluten free if sensitive to trace
    • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or powder
    • 1 ½ cups of coconut milk See above post for recipe
    • 1 teaspoon of nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
    • 1 ½ cup of boiling water
    • pinch of Himalayan pink salt.
    • condensed coconut milk to taste See above post for recipe

    Instructions

    • Blend the peanuts in water on high speed until completely ground.
    • Pour the liquid into a saucepan along with the coconut milk and allow to boil then reduce to low heat
    • While stirring, add the ground oats in increments (don't add it all at once) until all of it is in the saucepan and combined
    • Once the peanut mixture starts to thicken stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
    • When everything has been incorporated, allow to simmer for a further 5-10 minutes, stirring throughout, if the porridge thickens up too much simply add a splash of water
    • Finally sweeten with sweetener of your choice to taste
    • Serve accordingly.

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    Notes

    • Make sure the oats are ground in advance, you can do so by using a grind/coffee grinder. Alternatively, you can purchase them in ground form.
    • When adding the oats to the saucepan, do so in increments, don't add it all at once or you increase the risk of the porridge becoming lumpy.
    • Don't add the ground oats to the water/peanut mixture in the first steps because they will create a thick paste that will be difficult to smooth out in the saucepan.
    • You will need a high speed blender to breakdown the peanuts in water. If you don't then simply soak the nuts overnight in the water.
    • Be very careful when adding the hot water to your food processor/blender
    • Add the amount of condensed coconut milk to taste.
    • If you want a low carb/zero sweetener use monkfruit, xylitol or stevia instead of the condensed milk
    • If the porridge is too thick, add a splash or water, you may need to do so if you leave it to cool down overnight to eat the next day.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 6mg
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    Comments

    1. Jill

      October 22, 2019 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      I wish I saw this recipe before I researched and made a different version. Next time though!!

      Reply
      • Charla

        October 22, 2019 at 4:33 pm

        No Problem Jill. You can always give my version a try the next time and thank you for commenting.

        Reply
    2. Tamra

      July 06, 2019 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      This is amazing. I used brown rice flour instead of oats. Thanks for this great recipe. I love finding vegan gluten free Jamaican recipes.

      Reply
      • Charla

        July 06, 2019 at 4:52 pm

        Hi Tamra, I'm so happy to hear you liked the gluten free version of Jamaican peanut porridge. Never thought of using rice flour, great option! Please feel free to check out the rest of my Caribbean recipes too. All are dairy and gluten free!!

        Reply
    3. Massiel

      May 11, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      Sounds perfectly clean! May I susbsitite coconut milk with almond milk?

      Reply
      • Charla

        May 11, 2017 at 2:26 pm

        Hi Massiel. Thanks for commenting. Yes, you certainly can use almond milk instead, I haven't tried this myself but I would love to know how it tastes.

        Reply
        • Massiel

          May 11, 2017 at 6:36 pm

          4 stars
          Great! Thank you so much for your swift response. I am really looking forward to preparing this. I already made the coconut condensed milk and will be sure to leave a comment on how it turned out with the almond milk. 🙂

          Reply
          • Massiel

            May 11, 2017 at 6:36 pm

            5 stars
            *Meant to leave all five stars!

            Reply
            • Charla

              May 11, 2017 at 8:57 pm

              No worries!

          • Charla

            May 11, 2017 at 8:57 pm

            Yay! You sound fully prepared. I'm looking forward to your feedback and a picture by email would be nice too.

            Reply
    4. Sam

      February 15, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      Peanut porridge is my all time favourite! I have been trying to emulate the PP that I received from a Rasta vendor in Ochi a couple of years back....this might be it! Although I used red skin peanuts which gave the porridge a lovely red hue, I didn't have time to make the condensed coconut milk so used Demerara suger. It's delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
      • Charla

        February 15, 2016 at 5:13 pm

        Awesome Sam! So glad you enjoyed the recipe. I actually rotate between the red skin and blanched peanuts both are equally as tasty and yes the red hue certainly enhances the appearance.

        Reply
    5. Immaculate

      January 16, 2015 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      Charla, this looks amazing- Peanuts , coconut milk , nutmeg. Where have you been all my life? I am so making this!!! I have yet to try your homemade condensed coconut milk . Hopefully will do that pretty soon. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Charla

        March 07, 2015 at 5:14 pm

        Yes, please do......and I hope you like it.

        Reply
    6. Gemma

      January 13, 2015 at 12:06 am

      This looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Charla

        January 13, 2015 at 6:44 pm

        Thanks Gemma 😉

        Reply

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