Creamy Millet Porridge
Start your mornings with a comforting bowl of millet porridge, packed with fiber and nutrients! Customize with your favorite add-insa nd toppings to make it your own.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 202kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy milk or other plant-based milk of choice (250ml)
- 1 cup water (250ml)
- ½ cup millet (100g)
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or other sweetener of choice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Rinse the millet for a few times to remove the dirt and debris.
- Heat milk and water in a pan or saucepan. Once the mixture comes to a boil, add millet, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally at the beginning and more frequently towards the end to prevent the millet from scorching.
- Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
- Remove the pan from heat, and plate up your millet porridge.
Notes
Helpful tips
- Smoother consistency - If you prefer a smoother consistency, blend millet porridge with an immersion blender before serving.
- Cook on low heat - Cook your millet porridge over medium or low heat, stirring frequently to prevent the millet from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Storing leftovers - Refrigerate leftover millet porridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days, adding a splash of water or milk to thin. Serve cold, or reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 1mg
