Millet Porridge With Berries (Print)

A comforting bowl of creamy millet with sweet berries and warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom spices.

# Components:

→ 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)

# Directions:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The texture becomes unbelievably creamy without any heavy cream or fancy techniques
  • Its one of those breakfasts that keeps you satisfied straight through until lunch
  • The warming spices make even the grayest morning feel cozy and intentional
02 -
  • The first time I made this I used too much water and ended up with millet soup, so stick to the ratios and trust the process
  • Frozen berries actually create this stunning purple swirl as they thaw that fresh berries never achieve
  • The porridge continues thickening as it sits, so dont panic if it looks slightly loose when you first take it off the heat
03 -
  • Toast the millet in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding liquid, and youll get this incredible nutty depth that changes everything
  • Add the milk cold instead of warm, it creates a temperature contrast that helps prevent scorching at the bottom of the pan
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