Millet Porridge With Berries (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup millet, rinsed
02 - 2.5 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 - 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Fruit Topping

09 - 1.5 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, optional
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds, optional

# Preparation 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.
06 - Serve warm, with extra milk or sweetener if preferred.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's naturally gluten-free and keeps you full without that mid-morning crash, so you can actually focus on your day.
  • The spices do the heavy lifting on flavor, meaning you're not drowning it in sweetness but still getting genuine comfort.
  • Millet cooks faster than you'd expect, so this whole thing comes together in 30 minutes flat, perfect for rushed mornings.
02 -
  • Don't skip the rinsing step—unrinsed millet has a slightly off-putting dusty flavor that you'll notice immediately and regret.
  • Add your milk after the millet has already softened a bit; doing it all at once at the beginning can make the grains stick together and clump instead of becoming creamy.
03 -
  • Make a big batch on Sunday and portion it out; millet porridge reheats better than you'd think and makes rushed mornings actually manageable.
  • If you want extra creaminess without extra calories, a splash of oat milk right at the end creates an almost silky texture that feels completely indulgent.
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