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Creamy Millet Porridge

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Creamy millet porridge is a nourishing, naturally gluten-free breakfast with a velvety texture and warming spices. Topped with fruit, nut butters, or yogurt, it’s hearty, versatile, and perfect for cozy mornings.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus overnight soaking)
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes (plus soaking)
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Global
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked whole millet, soaked overnight with lemon juice, drained
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut cream
  • 5 chopped dates or 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds (optional)
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • To serve: coconut cream, coconut yogurt, or kefir; extra milk; melted ghee; stewed fruit, wild blueberries, berry compote, or banana slices; pure maple syrup or raw honey; orange zest; almond butter; extra hemp seeds

Instructions

  1. Soak millet overnight in water with lemon juice. Drain and rinse before cooking.
  2. Place millet in a saucepan with water, milk, chopped dates (or coconut sugar), hemp seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5–6 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Once softened, stir in coconut cream, cover, and let sit 5 minutes off heat.
  5. If porridge thickens too much, add a splash of milk to loosen. For a smoother texture, blend lightly with a stick blender.
  6. Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings such as fruit, nuts, or maple syrup.

Notes

  • Soaking improves digestibility and reduces cooking time, but you can cook without soaking by adding more liquid.
  • Use almond milk or oat milk for a light version, whole milk or coconut milk for extra creaminess.
  • In winter, add orange zest, ghee, and spiced stewed apples. In summer, top with fresh fruit and coconut yogurt.
  • Swap coconut cream for extra milk if you prefer a lighter porridge.
  • Best stored in fridge up to 3 days—add milk and reheat gently before serving.

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