Millet Porridge With Berries (Printable Version)

Creamy millet simmered with milk and aromatic spices, topped with fresh berries for a comforting 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 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 Steps:

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.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • The texture becomes impossibly creamy without any heavy cream, just patient simmering and stirring
  • The warming spices make your whole kitchen smell like a cozy bakery
  • It keeps you full for hours without that weighed down feeling
02 -
  • The porridge thickens significantly as it cools, so do not panic if it looks slightly loose when you first take it off the heat
  • Millet can sometimes taste bitter if you skip rinsing, so do not skip that step even when you are rushing
  • Frozen berries will release more liquid into the porridge, which can actually be lovely but changes the texture slightly
03 -
  • Toast the millet in a dry pan for two minutes before adding liquid, it adds a nutty depth that changes everything
  • Coconut milk instead of regular milk makes this feel incredibly luxurious and rich
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