Millet Porridge With Berries (Printable)

Comforting warm millet with berries, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a nourishing breakfast.

# 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 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

→ Spices

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

→ Fruit Topping

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

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans; optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon 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. Serve warm, with extra milk or sweetener if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture becomes incredibly creamy and luxurious without any heavy cream
  • You can prep the base in advance and customize toppings each morning
  • It keeps you satisfied for hours without that heavy breakfast crash
02 -
  • Millet can go from perfect to pasty quickly, so keep an eye on it during those last 10 minutes
  • Cardamom is potent but worth using fresh if possible
  • The porridge thickens as it sits, so you might need to splash in more milk when reheating leftovers
03 -
  • Rinse millet thoroughly until the water runs clear for the best texture
  • Toast the millet in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding water for extra nutty flavor
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