Millet Porridge With Berries (Printable View)

Creamy millet simmered with milk and aromatic spices, topped with fresh berries and crunchy nuts for a comforting morning meal.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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 (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries)

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans; optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon 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.
06 - Serve warm, with extra milk or sweetener if preferred.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Millet has this naturally buttery texture that comes alive when cooked slowly, making breakfast feel indulgent without any guilt.
  • The warm spices hit differently in the morning—they wake you up gently instead of jolting you like coffee.
  • You can prep this in 30 minutes flat, and it's naturally gluten-free, so no one gets left out at the table.
02 -
  • If your porridge seems too thick after cooking, don't panic—just warm a splash of milk and stir it in until you reach the consistency you want, since it will thicken slightly as it cools.
  • Buying whole millet grains instead of pre-ground millet flour makes all the difference in texture; the grains cook into distinct little pieces rather than becoming gluey.
03 -
  • Toast your millet in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding water—this adds a subtle, toasty flavor that elevates the whole dish without making it taste nutty.
  • If you're using frozen berries, thaw them first and drain any excess liquid so your porridge doesn't become watery; or gently warm them in a separate small pan for a lovely warm-and-cold contrast.
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