Golden Millet Porridge

Serves: 4

How awesome is it to start your day with a bowl of warm, comforting porridge? This recipe is a little different from what you may have grown up with. We have swapped the oats for millet and added a few Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. This Golden Millet Porridge is packed full of goodness, is nutrient dense and promotes many health benefits. Not only is it good for your health, it will also do wonders for your soul as it is the ultimate comfort breakfast meal.

INGREDIENTS

PORRIDGE:

1½ cups millet, uncooked
½ cup diced apple
½ cup diced butternut squash
3 cups milk of choice
2 cups water
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. sea salt

TO SERVE:

2 tbsp. honey
¼ cup roughly chopped walnuts
¼ cup raisins
1 pinch ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all the porridge ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over low-medium heat.
2. Cover and reduce the heat, then allow to simmer until the liquid is absorbed, and the millet, squash and apple are tender, approximately 25 minutes.
3. To serve, divide the porridge among serving bowls. Drizzle with a little honey, a sprinkle of walnuts and raisins and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Feel free to also add a dash of milk if you wish.

NUTRITION DATA FOR 1 SERVING

Calories 512kcal
Total Carbohydrates 83g
Protein 16g
Total Fat 14g
Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Trans Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 18mg
Sodium 226mg
Potassium 539mg
Dietary Fiber 8g
Sugars 24g
Vitamin A 32% Daily Value
Vitamin C 8% Daily Value
Calcium 24% Daily Value
Iron 15% Daily Value

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Mediterranean Refresh Meal Plan Cookbook here