Millet Porridge With Berries (Print Version)

Creamy millet porridge with fresh berries and warming spices for a nourishing breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup millet, rinsed
02 - 2½ 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 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Fruit Topping

09 - 1½ cups mixed fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries)

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans; optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon 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 until grains begin to soften.
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, blending thoroughly.
05 - Spoon porridge into serving bowls and top with mixed berries, nuts, and seeds as desired.
06 - Serve warm, with extra milk or sweetener on the side if preferred.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's naturally gluten-free and comes together faster than you'd think, making busy mornings feel less rushed.
  • The spice blend transforms something simple into something that tastes intentional, like you've been up for hours preparing breakfast.
  • Millet has this gentle, slightly nutty flavor that lets berries shine without competing, and it's easier to digest than heavier grains.
02 -
  • Millet can clump if you're not stirring occasionally—it's not difficult, just something to remember so you end up with creamy texture instead of grainy patches.
  • The porridge will thicken as it cools, so if it seems a bit loose when you're done cooking, that's actually perfect because it'll set up beautifully in the bowl.
03 -
  • Toast your millet in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding water—this deepens the flavor and makes the porridge taste more substantial without adding anything else.
  • Cardamom is the secret weapon here; don't skip it even if it's not a spice you use often, because it's what makes this taste like you actually planned breakfast instead of just grabbing something quick.
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