Greek Trahana Breakfast Bowl
Discover the wholesome flavors of the Mediterranean with this Greek Trahana Breakfast Bowl, a nourishing, traditional Greek breakfast recipe using trahana—a time-honored staple of Greek cuisine and longevity nutrition. Adapted from my cookbook, Athens: Food, Stories, Love, this vibrant breakfast bowl blends creamy trahana with dried figs, apricots, almonds, Greek pine honey, and a touch of mint. It’s inspired by the breakfast culture of Athens and the cherished morning routines found in Greek homes and culinary traditions.Order your copy of Athens: Food, Stories, Love HERE for more authentic recipes and stories from the heart of Greece.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet or sour trahana
- 2 cups almond coconut, or cow’s milk
- 1 cup water or more as needed
- 8 dried apricots finely chopped
- 6 dried Greek figs thinly sliced or chopped
- 2 tablespoons raw almonds coarsely chopped
- Greek pine honey to taste
- Pinch dried mint optional
Instructions
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Simmer Trahana: In a medium saucepan, combine trahana, milk, and water. Simmer over medium heat for about 12 minutes, adding more liquid if needed to reach a thick, porridge-like consistency.
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Garnish and Serve: Remove from the heat and divide the trahana porridge into serving bowls. Garnish with chopped dried apricots, figs, and almonds. Drizzle with Greek pine honey to taste, and season with a pinch of dried mint, if using. Serve warm.
Notes
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Recipe Notes
· Trahana porridge is a celebrated part of Greek food traditions, perfect for a Mediterranean diet and a healthy lifestyle.
· For more regional Greek breakfast recipes and Athens food stories, explore my cookbook, Athens: Food, Stories, Love!
Why Trahana Belongs on Your Breakfast Table
Unlike typical processed cereals or instant oats, trahana brings with it an unmistakably Greek character rooted in longevity nutrition. Because it’s fermented, it’s easier to digest, packed with probiotics, and a wonderful slow-releasing carbohydrate that keeps you satisfied all morning long.
In Greece, trahana is often enjoyed as trahanosoupa (trahana soup), particularly in winter, but this sweet breakfast version is a lighter, adaptable way to bring Greek tradition into your everyday meals.
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Nutrition & Special Diet
Trahana contains fermented grains, which are prized in longevity diets across the Mediterranean; paired with dried fruits, honey, and raw nuts, this bowl is a fiber-rich, protein-packed breakfast option suitable for most vegetarian diets.