Millet Porridge With Berries (Printable)

Nourishing warm breakfast with tender millet, aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg, and sweet mixed berries for a comforting morning meal.

# What You 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

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes, which means you can have a warm, nourishing breakfast without rushing through your morning routine.
  • The spices transform millet from mild to memorable, creating something that tastes like comfort but feels like self-care.
  • One bowl keeps you full for hours because millet is quietly powerful—filled with fiber and protein that actually stick with you.
02 -
  • The porridge will continue to thicken as it cools, so if it seems a little loose when you finish cooking, that's exactly right—add extra milk when serving if you prefer it thinner.
  • Stirring occasionally prevents a layer from sticking to the bottom, but millet doesn't need constant attention like rice does, so you can actually use this time to brew tea or sit down for a moment.
03 -
  • Toast the millet in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes before cooking it to deepen the flavor and add a subtle nuttiness that elevates the entire dish.
  • If your berries are frozen, gently warm them in a small pan with a teaspoon of honey and a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving, which brings out their flavor and creates a light syrup that pools beautifully on top.
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