Millet Porridge
Hearty and nutritious millet porridge, naturally sweetened and topped with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 3-4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup millet, rinsed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Generous pinch of kosher salt
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons agave
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- Fresh fruits for topping: nectarines, strawberries, blueberries, peaches or raspberries.
- Maple Syrup for serving
- Cinnamon sugar for serving
Instructions
- Bring millet to boil. Combine 1 cup of millet with 3 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Add a hefty pinch of salt and a quarter (¼) teaspoon cinnamon to the mix. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, giving it the occasional stir.
- Cook. Once your millet reaches the boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. The millet will need to simmer for +/- 18 minutes, until all the water is absorbed.
- Add milk, sweetener and applesauce. When the millet has absorbed all the water in the pan, add 1 cup of your milk of choice. Stir in 3 tablespoons of agave (honey or maple syrup will also work) as well as ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce.
- Simmer. When everything is combined, raise the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. The porridge is done when the millet is soft and creamy.
- Cool. Allow your millet to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy! Top with chopped fresh fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup (alternatively honey or agave), and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
Notes
Leftover porridge can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 5 days, or frozen for 3-4 months.
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