Recipe: Sweet, Creamy Millet Porridge

Are you stuck in a rut eating oatmeal for breakfast? This naturally sweet, satisfying alternative is sure to become a family favorite. Millet is high in heart-healthy magnesium and full of other minerals. And the tasty toppings provide protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and plenty of phytonutrients.

Ingredients

½ cup hulled millet
3 cups water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ cup sliced almonds
½ fresh strawberries, sliced
½ cup fresh blueberries
Pinch of ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Put millet in a fine strainer, and rinse. In a medium saucepan, stir together millet, water and vanilla over a medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until millet is very tender and creamy, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. (Add more water if you want the porridge a little thinner.)
2. In a small skillet, toast the almonds over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Divide the porridge among four bowls. Top with strawberries, blueberries, almonds and cinnamon.

Nutrition information

Makes 4 servings

105 calories
Total fat 4g
Saturated fat 0g
Protein 3g
Carbohydrate 15g
Dietary fiber 3g
Sugar 6g
Added sugar 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 0mg

Developed by Sara Quessenberry for Cleveland Clinic Wellness