Creamy Vanilla Millet Porridge
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Creamy Vanilla Millet Porridge
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Creamy and comforting millet porridge made with whole grain millet. A warming and subtly sweet breakfast that’s perfect for meal prep. Just 5 ingredients and 1 pot required!
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Ingredients
PORRIDGE
- 1 cup uncooked millet
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups dairy-free milk (plain, unsweetened // we like boxed coconut or almond milk, or half the amount of canned light coconut milk plus more water)
- 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice // plus more to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (or other spices to taste)
FOR TOPPING optional
- Cinnamon-Spiced Pears (or berries, banana, stewed apples)
- Chai-Spiced Granola (or other granola, chopped nuts, seeds)
Instructions
- OPTIONAL (for improved nutrient absorption and to reduce bitterness*): Soak millet overnight (or at least 6-8 hours) covered by 1-2 inches of cool water with a little apple cider vinegar. Drain and rinse.
- Add millet to a large saucepan or pot with water and dairy-free milk. Stir. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for ~20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the millet is tender. There should still be enough liquid that it’s soupy in texture — if not, add more dairy-free milk or water as needed.
- Use an immersion blender (optional to make it smooth / porridgy) to blend until smooth. Add desired flavorings: We like maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Serve warm with desired toppings (we love cinnamon-spiced pears and chai-spiced granola). Other delicious options include berries, banana, stewed apples, or chopped nuts and seeds.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. It will firm up / harden in the refrigerator/freezer, so add more dairy-free milk or water when reheating (on the stovetop or in the microwave). To defrost from frozen, let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Notes
- *Millet can become bitter (due to oxidation) when stored at room temperature. For best flavor, store dry millet in the refrigerator and/or purchase from a store that sells it refrigerated (such as Natural Grocers). Otherwise, we recommend soaking.*Prep time does not include optional soaking.*INSTANT POT: To prepare in the Instant Pot, add all ingredients to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally. Once the valve drops, carefully remove the lid and proceed with step 3.*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.*Inspired by a breakfast at Yandara Yoga Retreat Center.
- *Millet can become bitter (due to oxidation) when stored at room temperature. For best flavor, store dry millet in the refrigerator and/or purchase from a store that sells it refrigerated (such as Natural Grocers). Otherwise, we recommend soaking.
- *Prep time does not include optional soaking.
- *INSTANT POT: To prepare in the Instant Pot, add all ingredients to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally. Once the valve drops, carefully remove the lid and proceed with step 3.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
272
(14%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
5.9g
(12%)
Fat
5.7g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3.5g
(18%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
27mg
(1%)
Potassium
156mg
(4%)
Fiber
5.9g
(24%)
Sugar
7.3g
(15%)
Vitamin A
23IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
267mg
(27%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(Cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 272 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 5.9g | 12% |
| Fat | 5.7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5.9g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7.3g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 267mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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