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Home » Breakfast » Apple Cinnamon Millet Porridge.

Apple Cinnamon Millet Porridge.

Apr 11, 2021 · Modified: Jun 15, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 17 Comments

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vegan breakfast porridge recipe

A warm and cozy bowl of apple cinnamon millet porridge is a nice change of pace from traditional oatmeal. This easy breakfast option is filling, delicious, and gluten free.

apple cinnamon millet porridge in a white bowl

Sometimes you just get a little burnt out on your breakfast options, you know what I mean?

Maybe you love your gluten free toast, or you have a favorite coconut granola and yogurt, but after a while, you’re just tired of it all.

That’s where I was at, so I needed to come up with some new breakfast options.

There are so many wonderful gluten free grains that we can enjoy for breakfast. You can make hot dishes like quinoa porridge with fresh fruit, as well as many oatmeal recipes, like these overnight oats with peaches.

Millet is another gluten free grain that’s easy to find in most stores. You can use this fluffy ancient grain in salads and side dishes – pretty much anywhere that you would use quinoa.

millet in a glass mason jar

Funnily enough, millet is one of the main ingredients in bird seed, so when you eat millet, you’re literally eating bird food. ;)

Millet is a very non-allergenic grain that contains good amounts of magnesium, niacin, and even tryptophan (you know, that amino acid we associate with Thanksgiving and feeling sleepy). It’s high in protein and easily digestible, making it a great addition to a gluten free diet.

When you want a hot breakfast cereal, you can use this grain to make this easy and delicious apple cinnamon millet porridge. It’s warm, filling, and free of the top 8 allergens.

millet breakfast porridge with chopped apples in a white bowl

If you like warm breakfasts, I think you’ll love this millet porridge! Millet has a nutty flavor that goes along very well with apples and cinnamon. This porridge is not too mushy – it’s almost like steel-cut oats, but not quite as chewy.

Where can I find millet that’s made in an allergen free facility?

Gerbs allergy friendly foods is a good place to find ancient grains that are manufactured in an allergen free facility.

Can I make this recipe with a different fruit?

Yes, try this with any fruit you like! Fresh peaches, strawberries, blueberries, or pears would be good choices. You can even add a few chocolate chips if you like!

apples and millet with pumpkin seeds in a ceramic bowl

More gluten free and vegan breakfast options:

Dairy free yogurt parfait with fresh fruit

Chocolate gingerbread donuts

Grain free chocolate porridge

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Gluten free millet porridge is topped with a cinnamon apple topping. The perfect cozy breakfast for winter.
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Apple Cinnamon Millet Porridge.

A hearty breakfast porridge made with millet and topped with cinnamon apples is a great way to start your day! This filling breakfast is free of the top allergens.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword easy vegan breakfast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 496 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • ½ cup millet
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup non-dairy milk I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 2 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
  • ⅜ cup non-dairy milk
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 apple chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons pumpkin seeds optional
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds optional

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the millet, then put it in a pot along with the water, ½ cup non-dairy milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook for about 25 minutes, until tender.
  3. Stir in the vegan buttery spread, ⅜ cup non-dairy milk, and maple syrup.
  4. Spoon millet into two bowls and top with the chopped apple, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and more cinnamon, maple syrup, and non-dairy milk if desired.

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts
Apple Cinnamon Millet Porridge.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Sodium 153mg7%
Potassium 491mg14%
Carbohydrates 70g23%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 996IU20%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 218mg22%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Have you ever tried millet? What’s your favorite way to prepare it?

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This post was originally published in January 2016. It has been updated.

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Comments

  1. Hetal

    September 12, 2020 at 10:31 am

    What brand of millet you recommend ? We have severe allergies to milk peanuts and tree nuts,so concerned about cross contamination. Please advise.

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      September 12, 2020 at 10:46 am

      Gerbs has carried it before, but it looks like they are out of stock now: https://www.mygerbs.com/product-category/ancient-grains/

      Reply
  2. Sonali- The Foodie Physician

    January 23, 2016 at 10:27 am

    This looks phenomenal! I know I would love the texture. My ingredient was millet too, great minds…

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 26, 2016 at 9:14 am

      Thank you! I will have to check out your millet recipe!

      Reply
  3. Whole and Heavenly Oven

    January 22, 2016 at 9:04 am

    This looks like a bowlful of breakfast PERFECTION! I so need to try millet because you make it look so amazing here!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 26, 2016 at 9:21 am

      Thanks, Sarah! You should try it, you’d love it!

      Reply
  4. Strength and Sunshine

    January 21, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    Millet for sure is one of my top GF grains! So tasty and “toasty”!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 26, 2016 at 9:27 am

      It is tasty!

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth Shaw

    January 21, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    I have never tried Millet! You and Be Truly Nourished wrote about it this week- it must be trending! I love it!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 26, 2016 at 9:41 am

      You should try it!

      Reply
  6. The Average RD

    January 21, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    I love that we both chose millet! Your combination with apples and cinnamon looks amazing. I will be trying this recipe very soon!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 26, 2016 at 9:45 am

      Thank you so much! It was fun to try a new grain!

      Reply
  7. Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen

    January 21, 2016 at 9:40 am

    I’ve never tried millet, and it looks so delicious in this porridge! I love all of the flavors in this breakfast, and that is one pretty bowl of porridge! :)

    Reply
  8. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    January 21, 2016 at 9:27 am

    I’ve never tried millet before, but I’m intrigue! It looks so delicious in this porridge, Kelly! Love the apple and cinnamon combo!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 26, 2016 at 9:47 am

      Thanks, Gayle! You should try it!

      Reply
  9. juliaroastedroot

    January 21, 2016 at 9:20 am

    I haveapproximately zero experience with millet and based on everything you’ve said, sounds like I need to try it asap! Loving this cozy, comforting porridge for a cold winter morning! Bring on that bird food! :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 26, 2016 at 9:46 am

      You should give it a whirl!

      Reply

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