Healthy Recipes

Millet Porridge with Cinnamon

Millet is a healthy, naturally gluten free grain that is used for a variety of dishes all over the world. Being incredibly versatile, it can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes, as a replacement for grains such as rice, couscous and quinoa. It is also made into a flour which can be used as a replacement for normal wheat flour in baking. This warm porridge is perfect for those icy spring mornings when you crave something nourishing and warm.

Ingredients for Millet Porridge:

  • Millet – 1 cup
  • Cedar syrup, maple syrup, honey or coconut sugar – 2 tbsp.
  • Cedar Oil – 3 tbsp
  • Ground cinnamon (enough to sprinkle on your porridge)
  • Salt – a pinch

Cooking method:

  • Rinse the millet well and pour boiling water for 1 minute to remove the bitterness, then cook until tender, adding a pinch of salt.
  • Once cooked, switch the heat off and add your sweetener of choice while it is still hot, stir to combine. 
  • Season the finished porridge with cedar oil and leave to stand for 5-10 minutes. 
  • Arrange the hot porridge in portions, sprinkle it with cinnamon and serve warm!

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