Apple Cinnamon Millet Porridge.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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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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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