Iya Foods Fonio Flour 1 Lb. Pouch, Vegan Premium Quality, Ancient African Grain Super Food. 3X more Protein, Fiber and Iron than Brown Rice or Couscous. Made 100% from Fonio Grain

Iya Foods Fonio Flour 1 Lb. Pouch, Vegan Premium Quality, Ancient African Grain Super Food. 3X more Protein, Fiber and Iron than Brown Rice or Couscous. Made 100% from Fonio Grain

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Iya Foods 100% Fonio Flour

Our Fonio flour is made 100% with Fonio from West Africa. Fonio is a plant-based, gluten-free, non-gmo food that is very similar to rice flour but much more nutritious.

Fonio is a nutritious cuisine dating back centuries. Pronounced Phone-yo, this 5,000-year-old super grain is indigenous to West Africa and said to be so ancient, it was discovered by archeologists in Egyptian pyramids. Served to royalty, chiefs, at special occasions & ancestral celebrations; Fonio is a food loved by many because of its nutritional benefits.

Fonio is great for

Fonio flour is a great gluten-free option for breads, pancakes, muffins, pizza dough, soups and more. Fonio is an amazing flour to add to your food.

More nutritional information about Fonio

  • Has 8 amino acids (more than quinoa)
  • Has natural anti-aging benefits
  • Contains rich levels of zinc, iron, magnesium and calcium.
  • Has more protein, fiber and iron than brown rice or couscous

3X MORE PROTEIN, MORE FIBER, MORE IRON THAN BROWN RICE OR COUSCOUS

About Iya Foods Fonio Flour –

Only one ingredient – 100% Fonio

Our Fonio flour is made 100% with Fonio from West Africa. Fonio is a plant-based, gluten-free, non-gmo food that is very similar to rice flour but much more nutritious.

Fonio is a nutritious cuisine dating back centuries. Pronounced phone-yo, this 5,000-year-old super grain is indigenous to West Africa and said to be so ancient, it was discovered by archeologists in Egyptian pyramids. Served to royalty, chiefs, at special occasions & ancestral celebrations; Fonio is a food loved by many because of its nutritional benefits.

Fonio has a rich very slight nutty flavor and a texture much smaller than quinoa and couscous. Fonio flour is comparable to rice flour but more nutritious. Also called ‘seed of the universe’ in parts of Africa, Fonio thrives where no other crop does with strong deep roots and resilience you can get from our fonio flour.

Fonio is very healthy, great for diabetics with its low glycemic index. It is also high in 8 essential amino acids, methionine, cysteine and nutrients that are deficient in most other cereal grains.

Uses: Fonio flour is a great gluten-free option for breads, pancakes, muffins, pizza dough, soups and more. Fonio is an amazing flour to add to your food.

More nutritional information about Fonio

  • Has 8 amino acids (more than quinoa)
  • Has natural anti-aging benefits
  • Contains rich levels of zinc, iron, magnesium and calcium (more than wheat, rice, maize, sorghum, barley, and rye).
  • Has more protein, fiber and iron than brown rice or couscous

Fonio Flour Recipes

Fonio Comfort Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Iya Foods Fonio Flour
  • 1 cup Iya Foods Cassava Flour
  • 3 eggs, 2 cups milk (any milk)
  • ½ cup oil, 1/2cup water, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 Tbsp Honey
  • ¼ tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla – optional

Instructions

  1. Mix all dry ingredients then add all wet ingredients. Tip – use blender
  2. Heat gridle or pan ad make pancakes till brown on both sides
  3. Tip: add flour if too runny or add more water if too thick

Instant Pot Chickpea Soup

Ingredients

  • 2-3 cups cooked chickpeas (can swap with cooked beans)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup Iya Foods FonioFlour
  • 1 tsp Iya Foods Garlic with Garlic Skin seasoning
  • 1 tsp Iya Foods Chili Flakes, 1 tsp sea salt
  • 6 cups water chicken stock (or water)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients including cooked chickpeas in an Instant Pot. Set for soup or 20 mins
  2. Once complete, cautiously allow pressure to release then open. Let simmer for 5 mins. Serve hot with naan or fresh bread if desired

Creamy Fonio Pudding (a fun take on rice pudding)

Ingredients

  • 4 ½ cup milk (can swap with coconut, almond or oat milk), ¾ cup Iya Foods Fonio flour
  • ½ cup Sugar, 2 Tbsp Rosewater, 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Tbsp Honey (can swap with pure Maple Syrup), 1 Tbsp butter, Topping
  • 4 ounces Almonds, ½ tsp Ground cinnamon, 4 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  1. In small bowl slowly whisk fonio flour into approx. half cup of milk (make sure no lumps).
  2. In separate pot and on low heat slowly bring to boil the rest of the milk and sugar. Once mix comes to a boil, stir in butter and then stir in the fonio flour & milk mix. Stir well to avoid lump

More amazing Fonio flour uses

Breads

Pan Cakes

Cookies

Pizza

Iya Foods is a Real Foods Company

Our Story

Hi there, my name is Toyin Kolawole, Founder and CEO of Iya Foods. I started Iya Foods because I love good food and enjoy creating new healthier ways to enjoy old favorites.

As a mum, nourishment became my #1 focus when I realized that so many companies produce foods they personally won’t eat because they know what they sell is unhealthy. Everything we make at Iya Foods is what my family also eats because I know and trust our ingredients.

I’d love for you to try our foods. Thank you for your support

Our Products

There’s an African proverb ‘Words are sweet, but they never take the place of food’. While we describe everything about our products in detail, nothing beats trying it yourself.

Our foods are made from real farm ingredients. Our products include:

  1. Better-for-you flours
  2. Wholesome Food Powders
  3. Nourishing Spices & Seasoning blends

Please visit our Amazon Iya Foods page to view all our products

Our Ingredients

Iya Foods is founded on the core belief that food should be made with real ingredients meant to nourish your body.

Nothing is more important in food than making it with actual food. Food heals, food replenishes, food restores - Nourishment is our promise to you and our #1 focus.

Iya Foods stays true to our origins, our core & our culture of nourishment & exceptional taste.

Full list of ingredients is included with every product detail for you to see.

  • Made 100% with Fonio - Fonio is a plant-based, gluten-free, non-gmo food that is very similar to rice flour but much more nutritious
  • Ancient, Nutrient Rich Super Grain – Fonio is a nutritious 5,000-year-old super grain indigenous to Africa. Fonio has a low glycemic index, 8 amino acids, higher in fiber, zinc, iron, magnesium and calcium than rice, wheat, maize, sorghum, barley, and rye.
  • Seeds of the Universe - Served to royalty and chiefs at special occasions & ancestral celebrations; Fonio is fondly called seed of the universe for its resilience, rich taste & nourishing benefits
  • Filling and Tasty in Recipes – Fonio flour is a great gluten-free option for cooking, baking & more. Fonio is an amazing flour to add to your food.
  • Satisfaction Guarantee – We have an average 95% satisfaction rate, but we want all our customers to be happy. While food is not returnable, please contact us if you are unhappy and we will issue a full refund.


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