Millet Porridge With Mixed Berries (Printer-Friendly)

Comforting warm breakfast featuring tender millet cooked with aromatic spices and topped with fresh mixed berries.

# 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 - Combine rinsed millet, water, and 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 continue cooking for 10 minutes until millet reaches creamy, tender consistency.
04 - Remove from heat and fold in maple syrup or honey until evenly distributed.
05 - Divide porridge among serving bowls. Top generously with mixed berries, nuts, and seeds. Serve warm with additional milk or sweetener if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy texture feels luxurious without requiring hours of stirring
  • Customizable toppings mean you never eat the same bowl twice
  • Warming spices turn ordinary breakfast into something that feels like a hug
02 -
  • The porridge thickens considerably as it stands so do not panic if it looks thinner than expected when you first finish cooking
  • Millet can sometimes have a bitter aftertaste if not rinsed well take those extra 30 seconds to wash it thoroughly
03 -
  • Toast the millet in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding water to bring out a nutty depth
  • Add a drop of vanilla extract along with the milk for background warmth
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