Our Millet Porridge is rich and creamy and made with coconut milk. This recipe combines the nutty goodness of millet with the creamy sweetness of coconut milk for a breakfast that's both comforting and nourishing.
⭐️Cook the millet: Start by rinsing the millet thoroughly under cold water to remove any impurities. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed millet with the coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for approximately 30 minutes, or until the millet is tender. Be sure to stir frequently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
1 cup millet, 2 cans coconut milk
Season the porridge: As the millet cooks and absorbs the coconut milk, it's time to add some flavor. Add the vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Adjust the amount of spices according to your personal preference.
1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, dash of salt
Sweeten to taste: Drizzle in the maple syrup. Start with a small amount and gradually add more, tasting as you go, until you achieve the desired level of sweetness. Remember, the coconut milk already lends a natural sweetness. We found 2 tablespoons just the right amount.
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Serve and savor: Once the millet has cooked to a tender consistency and absorbed all the flavors, your millet porridge is ready to be enjoyed. Spoon the warm and fragrant porridge into bowls. Consider topping it off with a sprinkle of nuts, such as almonds or toasted coconut flakes, for an added crunch and burst of flavor.
Notes
Topping ideas: shredded coconut, chopped nuts or dried fruit.CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you're new to eating gluten-free we understand it's overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don't. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn't require a helper.