Millet Porridge With Berries (Print Version)

Comforting breakfast featuring creamy millet with sweet berries and aromatic spices for a nourishing morning meal.

# 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)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Combine millet, water, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
02 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
03 - Stir in milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes until millet becomes creamy and tender.
04 - Remove from heat and incorporate maple syrup or honey, stirring until fully dissolved.
05 - Portion porridge into serving bowls. Top generously with mixed berries, nuts, and seeds. Serve warm with additional milk or sweetener if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Millet becomes impossibly creamy without any heavy cream or fancy techniques
  • The spice trio turns a simple grain into something that feels like a warm hug
02 -
  • Millet continues to thicken as it sits, so do not panic if it looks thinner than oatmeal when you first pull it off the heat
  • The spices bloom much more fragrant when added during the last 10 minutes of cooking rather than at the beginning
03 -
  • A splash of coconut milk right before serving makes it feel incredibly indulgent
  • Stirring more frequently toward the end prevents the millet from catching on the bottom
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