Millet Porridge With Berries (Print Version)

Creamy millet porridge with fresh berries, cinnamon, and nutmeg—a nourishing breakfast ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup millet, rinsed
02 - 2 ½ cups water
03 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Sweetener

04 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey

→ Spices

05 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
07 - ¼ tsp ground cardamom
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Fruit Topping

09 - 1 ½ cups mixed fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries)

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans; optional)
11 - 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine millet, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
02 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Add milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Stir well, cover, and cook for another 10 minutes, until millet is creamy and tender.
04 - Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup or honey.
05 - Spoon porridge into bowls. Top with mixed berries, nuts, and seeds as desired.
06 - Serve warm, with extra milk or sweetener if preferred.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The millet becomes unexpectedly creamy, almost like a cross between oatmeal and rice pudding
  • Its one of those rare breakfasts that keeps you satisfied for hours without that weighed-down feeling
  • You can prep everything in advance and just reheat portions throughout the week
02 -
  • Millet can go from perfect to mushy if overcooked, so keep an eye on it during those last 10 minutes
  • The porridge thickens considerably as it cools, so dont panic if it looks slightly loose when you first finish cooking
  • Frozen berries will create beautiful swirls of purple juice throughout the porridge as they thaw
03 -
  • Toast the millet in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding water for a wonderfully nutty flavor
  • Stirring in a spoonful of coconut milk right before serving creates the most luxurious texture
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