Millet Porridge - Wholefood Soulfood Kitchen (2024)

Regardless of whether you are gluten-intolerant, this millet porridge recipe is a great alternative to your regular hot cereal and will leave you feeling satisfied. Delicious with a drizzle of maple syrup or a spoonful of fresh berries, this easy porridge recipe is sure to become a staple food in your home.

Unlike many of our other breakfast recipes, this millet breakfast porridge is naturally gluten-free. It has a thick and creamy texture and is a great option if you want to try other types of grains.

With only 4 basic ingredients, it's also a really simple recipe to make- similar to our Barley Porridge or Sorghum Porridge.

If you’ve been looking for ways to change up your morning menu, this creamy millet porridge is a scrumptious, healthy breakfast to whip up. Save some of it to reheat the next day, warm it up with a blob of almond butter, and you have a tasty mid-day snack.

For more delicious gluten-free breakfast options check out Almond Milk Chia Pudding, Warm Chia Pudding or Flaxseed Pudding.

What is millet?

Millet is an ancient grain that's packed with nutrients and widely consumed in many African countries. It's also called a "pseudo grain" since its naturall gluten-free. Millet is a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals making it a great food to include.

Due to its mild flavor this cooked millet carries many other tasty additions such as spices or your favorite sweet toppings.

• Naturally gluten-free and packed with nutrients.
• Budget friendly and easy to make
• Convenient if prepared ahead of time.
• An easy vegan option if made with plant-based milk

Ingredients & substitution notes

• Millet
• Milk: this recipe can be made with the milk of your choice. It’s lovely with slightly nutty-flavored plant milk such as unsweetened almond milk or oat milk but you could also use regular dairy milk.
• Water: you can substitute the water with milk, watch that it cooks slowly and doesn’t burn or bubble over.
• Sweetener of Choice: maple syrup, honey, or a healthy sweetener. A little dark brown sugar or coconut sugar turns it into a treat!

See recipe card for quantities.

STEP 1: Add the millet into the jug of a high-speed blender or coffee grinder.

STEP 2: Pulse the grains until they are ground into a flour-like consistency.

STEP 3: Add the millet, milk, water, and sweetener of your choice into a small saucepan. Bring the ingredients to a boil over medium heat then reduce heat to very low and let simmer covered for about 15 minutes. Stir frequently.

STEP 4: Remove the porridge from the heat and allow it to stand for about 5 minutes to thicken up. Adjust the texture and sweetness if necessary.

Topping ideas

• Fresh Fruit: You can't go wrong by adding your favorite types of chopped fresh fruit as a topping. I love fresh berries, banana, apple, pomegranate seeds or grapes. Prioritize seasonal fruits for maximum flavor.
• Dried Fruit: such as cranberries, goji berries or raisins
• Yogurt: Either plain Greek yogurt or flavored yogurt tastes great. Choose soy yogurt for a dairy-free version
• Nuts or Granola: I love adding walnuts but also highly recommend our Homemade Applesauce Granola.
• Nut Butter: Add a scoop of your favorite nut butter such as peanut butter or this Roasted Almond Butter
• Chia seeds for some extra protein and omega 3 fatty acids
• Fruit compotes or your favorite jam
• Coconut Flakes

Do I really need to grind/ blend the millet?

Yes, because it will result in a much creamier consistency. If you want to achieve a truly porridge-like texture (thick and creamy) then I highly recommend blending the millet first.