Coconut and Cassava Porridge with Cinnamon

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A creamy Brazilian breakfast porridge made with grated cassava and coconut milk, sweetened and spiced with cinnamon for a comforting start to the day. This Brazilian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, combines grated cassava (yuca), coconut milk, water into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 3, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Serves 3 Brazilian cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup grated cassava, 2 cups coconut milk, and 1 cup water over medium heat. Stir frequently to prevent sticking as it begins to warm.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the mixture. Continue to cook and stir for 15-20 minutes until the cassava softens and the porridge thickens to a creamy consistency.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for aromatic sweetness.
  4. Step 4: Serve warm in bowls, optionally garnished with a dash of additional cinnamon or toasted coconut flakes.

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