Millet Porridge With Berries (Printable)

Creamy millet porridge with mixed berries and warming spices for a comforting 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:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • A wholesome and creamy breakfast that is naturally gluten-free.
  • Rich in antioxidants thanks to a generous topping of fresh berries.
  • Infused with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes.
02 -
  • Rinse the millet thoroughly before cooking to remove any natural bitterness.
  • Keep the heat low while simmering with milk to prevent the bottom from scorching.
  • Adjust the consistency with an extra splash of milk if the porridge thickens too much upon standing.
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