Creamy Millet Porridge
Start your day with a bowl of creamy and comforting millet porridge, made with just millet, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract! Ready in 30 minutes, it's fiber-rich, nutrient-dense, and perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings. Savory version included.
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.1 cup soy milk, 1 cup water
- Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally in the beginning and more frequently towards the end to prevent the millet from sticking to the pan. If the mixture appears too thick while cooking, add more milk or water gradually until it reaches the desired consistency.½ cup millet
- Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup.2-3 tablespoons maple syrup, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Remove the pan from heat, and plate up your millet porridge. Optionally, blend it using an immersion blender if you prefer a smoother porridge. Top it with desired toppings before serving.
Notes
Helpful tips
- Soaking millet - An optional step to remove some of its bitterness and shorten the cooking time, soak the millet for at least 3 hours or overnight. Drain the water and rinse the millet before using.
- 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 - Leftover millet porridge can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 2-3 days. As it will thicken considerably, you will need to add a splash of water or milk. Serve it cold, or reheat it in the microwave before serving.
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
