Millet Porridge With Berries (Printable version)

Creamy millet porridge with mixed berries and warming spices for a comforting breakfast.

# What you 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 to prevent sticking.
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 until fully incorporated.
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 -
  • It creates the most velvety texture that somehow feels both substantial and light at the same time
  • The warming spices turn a simple breakfast into something that feels like a gentle hug
02 -
  • Millet can go from perfect to pasty quickly if you walk away during those final minutes
  • Letting it rest off heat for 2 minutes helps it thicken naturally without overcooking
03 -
  • Rinse millet until water runs completely clear for the cleanest flavor
  • Toast the millet in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding water for deeper nutty notes
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