Blueberry Almond Millet Porridge
I’ve never been into oatmeal. Even when I was a kid, I wasn’t interested unless it had those weird eggs things that melted into gummy bears. Those were them best! (Do you remember them? Man, do I miss the 80’s!) Otherwise, it was Cream of Wheat for me. Please and thank you.
I tried some steel cut oats the other day. Nope, not for me. I took about two bites and tossed the rest.
Since I already knew I love puffed millet (especially in my earl grey granola bars), I decided to give millet porridge a try – and I loved it!
For this blueberry almond millet porridge, I started by toasting the millet to bring out it’s flavor. Then I threw it into my vitamix along with some chia seeds and almonds to grind it up a little.
This makes the porridge creamier and also cuts down on cooking time. I cooked the millet in almond milk and stirred in some frozen blueberries, brown sugar, and a big pat of butter at the end – they make the porridge go from tasting like “health food” to tasting like a delicious breakfast in about 30 seconds.
There’s no way I’d ever spend 20 minutes making myself breakfast before work, but luckily this porridge reheats really well!
Divide it into single serving containers and press a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the porridge before putting the lid on. The plastic will keep it from getting crusty and gross.
To reheat, remove the plastic and add a splash of almond milk. It will heat up on the stove in about 5 minutes, or you can stick it in the microwave for a minute. I also think it tastes great cold.
If you’re a blueberry love, you’ll also adore these gluten free blueberry scones for an easy breakfast on the go!
Blueberry Almond Millet Porridge
Ingredients
- 1 cup millet
- ½ cup almond slivers divided
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Toast the millet in a dry saucepan set over high heat for 2-3 minutes, until the color deepens slightly and it starts to smell toasty. Transfer to a blender or food processor. Add the chia seeds and 1/4 cup almond slivers; pulse several times until the millet cracks and has the texture of whole grain flour.
- Return the millet mixture to the saucepan, along with the water, almond milk, and salt. Simmer over medium heat 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the millet softens and becomes creamy. Stir in the remaining almonds, blueberries, brown sugar, and butter. Cook until the blueberries defrost and the butter melts, 1-2 minutes.
This is a great way to start the morning!
Hello healthy breakfast! It’s been so cold lately that this is the perfect way to say good morning 🙂
I’m a Cream of Wheat girl through and through! I’ve only baked with millet, so I’m very intrigued try it in porridge.
I was just thinking the other day how I loved Cream of Wheat! I force myself to eat oatmeal sometimes but I don’t really love it. I like the idea of using millet!
I LOVED the oatmeal with the dino eggs! I’m not even going to lie.. i saw them on the shelf of my local food lion a few months ago and totally bought a box lol. I loved Cream of Wheat too when I was little but only if it has that strawberry red gel stuff that I could use to “draw” in my Cream of Wheat! But I’m not sure if I’ve ever had Porridge! I need to try it asap!
I was never much of an oatmeal eater, either. Something about the texture, I think. This, however, sounds like something I might try and enjoy. Thanks!
Awesome recipe and great tips on how to reheat! 🙂
I used to love that oatmeal! I had one that was dinosaur eggs that would melt into little dinos. So cute! But now I’m grown up and I’d rather have this! So delicious and perfect.
My ex-husband used to eat millet porridge as a treat on Sunday. He’d pour chilled yogurt on the hot millet and it would melt and act like a cheese sauce. Yours looks and sounds MUCH MUCH better!
Oh, wow! Toasting the millet sounds just great! I will be making this!